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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony WX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 4 months before the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony WX80

 NEX-5R WX80 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony NEX-5R

 WX80 NEX-5R 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX80

 NEX-5R WX80 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5R versus the WX80.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and WX80.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
73
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen functionality
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording 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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $750 $276