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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was introduced at a similar time to the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony HX100V

 NEX-5N HX100V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-5N

 HX100V NEX-5N 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX100V

 NEX-5N HX100V 
IntroducedOctober 2011October 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N features physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5N and the HX100V.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and HX100V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5N comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
70
good battery pack (460 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (577 grams)
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-10-03 2011-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
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 rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $550 $429