Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W650

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 8 months after the W650 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5R and the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and W650.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-5R uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent NEX-5R is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.