Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony WX10
NEX-5R | WX10 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-5R
WX10 | NEX-5R |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX10
NEX-5R | WX10 | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |