Sony NEX-5R vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony NEX-5R and Canon EOS Rebel XSi. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony NEX-5R is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Rebel XSi is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony NEX-5R were released 2012 and Canon EOS Rebel XSi was released 2008. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony NEX-5R | 2012 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 2008 |
Type of camera
Sony NEX-5R is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel XSi is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony NEX-5R has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony NEX-5R | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony NEX-5R has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony NEX-5R |
16 MP
16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
12,2 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Sony NEX-5R has a 32 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XSi. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony NEX-5R has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XSi. Sony NEX-5R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony NEX-5R | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony NEX-5R
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony NEX-5R can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel XSi can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony NEX-5R | 10 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 3,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony NEX-5R. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XSi does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Rebel XSi weighs 524 gr (equal to 1.16 lb) which is 90% heavier than Sony NEX-5R and its 276 gr (or 0.61 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony NEX-5R | 276 gr 0.61 lb |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 524 gr 1.16 lb |
Sony NEX-5R vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony NEX-5R and Canon EOS Rebel XSi, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Name | Sony NEX-5R | Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2012-08-29 | 2008-01-24 |
| MSRP | 649 USD | 799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 4912 x 3264 pixels | 4272 x 2848 pixels |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 12,2 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 920000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (Optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Frames per second | 10 fps | 3,5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 13 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
AVCHD |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in |
No |
| Remote Control |
Yes (Optional RMT-DSLR1)
|
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony NEX-5R |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery & charger
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Battery Pack LP-E5
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 shots | 600 shots |
| Width | 111 mm | 129 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 98 mm |
| Depth | 39 mm | 62 mm |
| Weight | 276 gram | 524 gram |