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Sony A5100

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Sony Alpha NEX-5R

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Sony A5100 vs Sony Alpha NEX-5R

Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R

Why is Sony A5100 better than Sony Alpha NEX-5R?

  • 80 more focus points
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    179vs99
  • 49.07% more megapixels (main camera)
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    24 MPvs16.1 MP
  • 70 shots longer battery life
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    400 shotsvs330 shots
  • 437 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)
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    1347 ISOvs910 ISO
  • Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
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  • Has timelapse function
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  • Has touch autofocus
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  • Supports a remote smartphone
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Why is Sony Alpha NEX-5R better than Sony A5100?

  • 1.67x more in continuous drive mode
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    10 fpsvs6 fps
  • 65 g lighter
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    218 gvs283 g
  • Has a hot shoe
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  • 4 mm shorter
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    59 mmvs63 mm

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Design

Type

Mirrorless

Mirrorless

The type of camera.
viewfinder

Sony A5100: Not applicable

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The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution

921k dots

921k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
EVF resolution

Sony A5100: Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony Alpha NEX-5R)

An electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution provides a sharper image, producing a view comparable in quality with the one displayed on an optical viewfinder.
has a built-in focus motor
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
viewfinder coverage

Sony A5100: Not applicable

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With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).

Optics

sensor size

APS-C

APS-C

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount

Sony E

Sony E

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO

25600 ISO

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony Alpha NEX-5R)

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO

25600 ISO

25600 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.
has AF tracking
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.

Videography

video recording (main camera)

1080 x 60 fps

1080 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony A5100)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony Alpha NEX-5R)

The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
number of microphones

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony A5100)

2

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

400 shots

330 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony A5100)

2200 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

supports Wi-Fi
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
has pixel shift shot
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
shoots raw
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony Alpha NEX-5R)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
Sony A5100
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.

Miscellaneous

pixel density

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony A5100)

471 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
included SD card (memory size)

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0MB

Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data.

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