Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NEX-5N was launched 9 months earlier than the HX20V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5N grades vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony HX20V
NEX-5N | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony NEX-5N
HX20V | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | October 2011 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX20V
NEX-5N | HX20V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the HX20V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX20V will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older NEX-5N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-10-03 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1079 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 pictures | 320 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $550 | $397 |