Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX350

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 6 years before the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-5N scores versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N features outer 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 HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5N and the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and HX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX350 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.