Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H55

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony H55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5N was brought out 16 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N offers external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony H55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N against the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and H55.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5N will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NEX-5N should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.