Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was launched 21 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NEX-5R grades vs the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R provides exterior dimensions 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5R versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and WX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent NEX-5R should have a benefit in sensor tech.