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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 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
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5T
Sony A65
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony A65

 NEX-5R A65 
AnnouncedAugust 2012November 2011More recent by 10 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony NEX-5R

 A65 NEX-5R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A65

 NEX-5R A65 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography factors
Sony A65 Sports photography factors
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
73
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
Sony A65 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
Vlogging with Sony A65
31
built-in touchscreen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony SLT-A65
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
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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