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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V

Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was unveiled 3 years before the HX400V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-5N matches up vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 NEX-5N HX400V 
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 HX400V NEX-5N 
IntroducedFebruary 2014October 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 NEX-5N HX400V 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N enjoys 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N vs the HX400V.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and HX400V.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
73
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
51
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
Street photography with Sony HX400V
80
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
50
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
58
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (460 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
70
 better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
 features touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
53
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (660 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
71
 manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse mode
49
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
33
 touchscreen functionality
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of microphone port
29
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (660g)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-10-03 2014-02-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.59 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $448