Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W690, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was launched 7 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-5R matches up against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R features external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5R against the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and W690.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher NEX-5R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.