Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX300

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was introduced 5 months earlier than the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-5R matches up against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R against the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and WX300.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.