Nikon S5100 vs Sony NEX-5
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-5N
Nikon S5100 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S5100 versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very similar but the S5100 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe S5100 was unveiled 3 months later than the NEX-5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S5100 scores against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S5100 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Sony NEX-5
S5100 | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Nikon S5100
NEX-5 | S5100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Sony NEX-5
S5100 | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5100 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S5100 versus Sony NEX-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S5100 versus the NEX-5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and NEX-5.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-08-17 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $599 |