Both Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-6 have APS-C sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the NEX-5R and NEX-6 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-6 Cameras
Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-6 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
| Model |
Overall |
Color Depth |
Dynamic Range |
Low-light ISO |
|
Sony NEX-5R |
78 |
23.7 bits |
13.1 Evs |
910 ISO |
|
Sony NEX-6 |
78 |
23.7 bits |
13.1 Evs |
1018 ISO |