Pentax S1 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Pentax S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
(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
- Introduced October 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Pentax S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax S1 and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the S1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
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Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1 matches up vs the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony NEX-5N
| S1 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Pentax S1
| NEX-5N | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2011 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony NEX-5N
| S1 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Pentax S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Pentax S1 and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1 against the NEX-5N.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and NEX-5N is 93 and 89 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5N will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | 157g (0.35 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 260 images | 460 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $174 | $550 |