Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A77 II

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 21 months earlier than the A77 II making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NEX-5R matches up against the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5R versus the A77 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and A77 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A77 II to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.