Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-5
Released in 2010, Alpha NEX-5 has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 287 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha NEX-5
vs Sony Alpha NEX-5R
VS
Sensor area
365 mm²
Alpha NEX-5365 mm²
Alpha NEX-5R- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Alpha NEX-5 and Alpha NEX-5R have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha NEX-5MetricAlpha NEX-5R
14.2 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
23.4 × 15.6Sensor23.4 × 15.6
5.07 µmPixel pitch4.76 µm
25.71 µm²Pixel area22.67 µm²
3.89 MP/cm²Pixel density4.41 MP/cm²
1.54Crop factor1.54
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
287 gWeight276 g
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha NEX-5 and Alpha NEX-5R have the same sensor area. The Alpha NEX-5R has the lighter body. The Alpha NEX-5R has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha NEX-5R is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-5R
Released in 2012, Alpha NEX-5R has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 276 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.