Sony NEX-5R vs Sony ZV-E1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was announced 11 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the NEX-5R scores vs the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R against the ZV-E1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and ZV-E1 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be behind in sensor tech.