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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony W620

 NEX-5R W620 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony NEX-5R

 W620 NEX-5R 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W620

 NEX-5R W620 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
Portrait photography with Sony W620
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
73
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
Landscape photography with Sony W620
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
Vlogging with Sony W620
31
touchscreen functionality
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $750 $102