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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was introduced 3 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-5N matches up vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony HX9V

 NEX-5N HX9V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony NEX-5N

 HX9V NEX-5N 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX9V

 NEX-5N HX9V 
RevealedOctober 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N features outside dimensions 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the HX9V.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5N offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
58
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
70
great battery (460 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-10-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type 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
Storage type 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
Cost at release $550 $328