Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W800

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.