Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- New Model is Sony HX200V
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NEX-5 was announced 16 months prior to the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5 matches up against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX100V
NEX-5 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-5
HX100V | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | October 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 16 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX100V
NEX-5 | HX100V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5 vs the HX100V.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and HX100V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX100V will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-07 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lb) | 577 gr (1.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 796 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $599 | $429 |