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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W800, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was unveiled 17 months before the W800 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony W800

 NEX-5R W800 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony NEX-5R

 W800 NEX-5R 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W800

 NEX-5R W800 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R comes with 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) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R and the W800.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and W800.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W800 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
Sony W800 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
Travel photography with Sony W800
73
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
Landscape photography with Sony W800
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
31
touchscreen capability
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony W800
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage media 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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $750 $90