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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony WX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was unveiled 14 months later than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5R grades versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony WX30

 NEX-5R WX30 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony NEX-5R

 WX30 NEX-5R 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX30

 NEX-5R WX30 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R provides physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5R and the WX30.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and WX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer NEX-5R provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
Street photography with Sony WX30
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
Travel photography with Sony WX30
73
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
31
has touchscreen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2011-07-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $750 $259