Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX10V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was unveiled 4 months prior to the HX10V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-5N grades against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5N and the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and HX10V.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.