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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony WX10

 NEX-5R WX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-5R

 WX10 NEX-5R 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX10

 NEX-5R WX10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
73
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
31
built-in touchscreen
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting 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
Retail cost $750 $200