Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A77

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and A77 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was revealed 11 months later than the A77 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5R grades vs the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R has got outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R and the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and A77.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A77 to give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5R will have an edge in sensor tech.