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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NEX-5R ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony NEX-5R

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NEX-5R 
LaunchedMay 2020August 2012Newer by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NEX-5R ZV-1 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
74
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
73
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
85
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
68
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
71
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high fps (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 features tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
73
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
75
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
70
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
31
 touchscreen functionality
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic support
86
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony ZV-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 99 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app  
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $750 $750