Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-5N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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony WX80
NEX-5R | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony NEX-5R
WX80 | NEX-5R |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX80
NEX-5R | WX80 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2013 | Similar 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | 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 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 |