Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Below, we are looking at the Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A450 was revealed 21 months prior to the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A450 scores versus the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony NEX-5N
| A450 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony A450
| NEX-5N | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony NEX-5N
| A450 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A450 vs the NEX-5N.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and NEX-5N is 65 and 89 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and NEX-5N.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5N to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 143 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 66 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 769 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1050 photos | 460 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $1,241 | $550 |