Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 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
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Updated by Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Replacement is Sony A68
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Overview
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony A65
NEX-5R | A65 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | November 2011 | More recent by 10 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony NEX-5R
A65 | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A65
NEX-5R | A65 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-08-29 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 622 gr (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 910 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 560 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $750 | $700 |