Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A350 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A350 was introduced 4 years before the NEX-5N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A350 matches up versus the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A350 features external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Sony A350 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A350 compared to the NEX-5N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and NEX-5N is 62 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and NEX-5N.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-5N to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.