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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,600
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2X)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
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SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)
Summary
The Alpha a6000 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Alpha NEX-5R maximum resolution of 4912 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The Alpha a6000 is produced with bigger sensor than the Alpha NEX-5R: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm). It is the most important specification of this model as large sensor allows you to shoot pictures of the better quality. The Alpha a6000 has more number of white balance presets - 10. It gives you more control over colour. The Alpha a6000 offers more powerful 2X digital zoom. The Alpha a6000 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Alpha NEX-5R: 179 vs 25. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving object.
The Alpha a6000 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 921,600 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the Alpha NEX-5R screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Alpha NEX-5R is produced with a touch screen.
The Alpha a6000 is produced with built-in flash. The Alpha a6000 battery life is better in compare to the Alpha NEX-5R battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 360 shots with the Alpha a6000 and only 330 with the Alpha NEX-5R. The Alpha NEX-5R weighs 276g which is 68g lighter than the weight of the Alpha a6000.
The Alpha a6000 has 13 advantages and the Alpha NEX-5R only 2 so the Alpha a6000 is the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon