Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620

In this article, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was introduced 8 months later than the W620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5R grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R offers external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5R versus the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5R will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.