Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65

Lets look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was revealed 10 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-5R matches up against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R offers physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5R against the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and A65.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A65 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.