Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony NEX-5 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was launched 16 months prior to the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NEX-5 scores against the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Sony NEX-5 and Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5 vs the NEX-5N.

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

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-5N to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.