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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX100V

 NEX-5 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-5

 HX100V NEX-5 
ReleasedOctober 2011June 2010More modern by 16 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX100V

 NEX-5 HX100V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
52
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography features
Sony HX100V Travel photography features
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
25
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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