Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Successor is Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-5R was announced 4 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-5R scores versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony W710
NEX-5R | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony NEX-5R
W710 | NEX-5R |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W710
NEX-5R | W710 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R provides 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the W710.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and W710.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5R uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-29 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $750 | $90 |