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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
Sony HX200V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX200V

 NEX-5 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony NEX-5

 HX200V NEX-5 
AnnouncedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX200V

 NEX-5 HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5
Street photography with Sony HX200V
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
52
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (583 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
27
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (583g)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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