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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
61

Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon R10 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R10 was released 10 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R10 scores vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 R10 NEX-5N 
RevealedMay 2022October 2011Newer by 130 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Canon R10

		

		

			
 NEX-5N R10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 R10 NEX-5N 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R10 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R10 and the NEX-5N.
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R10 and NEX-5N is 69 and 89 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon R10 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent R10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography features
82
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R10
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
70
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (426g)
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
78
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery power (450 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
58
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good battery (460 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
76
 great battery power (450 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (426g)
70
 good battery (460 shots)
 features focus via touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography features
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (450 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
71
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (460 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
70
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (426 grams)
33
 has touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external mic socket
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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony NEX-5N
 Canon EOS R10Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R10 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2011-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 450 shots 460 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $879 $550