Canon N vs Sony HX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon N vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the N (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The N was revealed 2 years after the HX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the N matches up vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N has got outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the N versus the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and HX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon N will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer N should have an edge in sensor technology.