Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5N
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched May 2012
(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
- Announced October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty well matched but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M-Monochrom was brought out 8 months after the NEX-5N so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M-Monochrom grades vs the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Sony NEX-5N
| M-Monochrom | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2012 |  | October 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Leica M-Monochrom
| NEX-5N | M-Monochrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony NEX-5N
| M-Monochrom | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M-Monochrom features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the NEX-5N.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and NEX-5N is 78 and 89 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern M-Monochrom should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Leica M-Monochrom | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica M-Monochrom | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-05-10 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 10000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica M | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 32 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 460 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $7,950 | $550 |