Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W730

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5R was brought out 4 months earlier than the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-5R scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R vs the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and W730.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5R uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler.