Sony NEX-5N vs Sony a5000

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-5N and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5N was unveiled 3 years before the a5000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5N scores vs the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the a5000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and a5000.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony a5000 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.