Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H20

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was brought out 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-5N grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5N and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N versus the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and H20.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-5N will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.