Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX150

Here, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5R was unveiled 7 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-5R matches up against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R features physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5R vs the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and WX150.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX150 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-5R should have a benefit in sensor tech.