Canon N vs Sony HX5
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92 Imaging
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Canon N vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary Canon N vs Sony HX5 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony HX5
| N | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon N
| HX5 | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Sony HX5
| N | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus |
Canon N vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon N vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon N vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-9L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $299 | $275 |