Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 8 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NEX-5R scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R has got exterior dimensions 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R against the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and ZV-1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.