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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony WX500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was revealed 3 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-5R grades against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony WX500

 NEX-5R WX500 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony NEX-5R

 WX500 NEX-5R 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2012Newer by 31 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX500

 NEX-5R WX500 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R provides outer measurements 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5R versus the WX500.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and WX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX500 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (236 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
Sony WX500 Travel photography information
73
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than others (236g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
31
touchscreen functionality
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX500
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2015-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $750 $348