Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6000

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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6000

APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-5R Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony A6000 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A6000 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony NEX-5T
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Succeeded by the Sony A6100
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Differences

Sony NEX-5R advantages over Sony A6000

Bigger pixels
~ 4.78 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone

Sony A6000 advantages over Sony NEX-5R

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A6000 test data on DxO Mark NEX-5R test data on DxO Mark

1,347 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony NEX-5R.
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Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
Read our Sony A6000 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-C3

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-C3

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-C3

$548
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$559
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5N

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-5N

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-5N

$548
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony NEX-5R vs Canon EOS M

Sony A6000

Canon EOS M

$548
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$600
APS-C

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Sony A6300

Sony NEX-5R

Sony A6300

$499
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony NEX-5R

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Bigger pixels
On-sensor phase detect

$549
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5R vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$548
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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