Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H200

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was launched 15 months before the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NEX-5N scores versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N vs the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and H200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older NEX-5N will be behind in sensor tech.