Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A58

The following is a detailed review of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A58, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was introduced 15 months prior to the A58 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-5R grades against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R has got outer dimensions 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5R against the A58.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and A58.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be behind in sensor tech.