Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX350
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX350 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Here, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-5R was introduced 17 months before the WX350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony WX350
| NEX-5R | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony NEX-5R
| WX350 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX350
| NEX-5R | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R has outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5R versus the WX350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and WX350.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX350 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be behind in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Total lenses | 121 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | 470 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $750 | $270 |
