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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5N was revealed 7 months prior to the HX200V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NEX-5N matches up vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony HX200V

 NEX-5N HX200V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony NEX-5N

 HX200V NEX-5N 
RevealedMay 2012October 2011More modern by 7 months
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX200V

 NEX-5N HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N against the HX200V.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
58
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
71
better than average battery (460 per charge)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
57
great battery life (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-10-03 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
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 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $550 $480