Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX200V

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.

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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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.