Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX80

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was released 5 years before the HX80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has got outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and HX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX80 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.