Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Launched June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NEX-5 was unveiled 23 months prior to the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart 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 HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5 scores versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX200V
NEX-5 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony NEX-5
HX200V | NEX-5 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX200V
NEX-5 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 against the HX200V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and HX200V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX200V will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-07 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) | 583 gr (1.29 lbs) |
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 | 450 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $599 | $480 |