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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 23 months earlier than the QX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-5N grades versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony QX10

 NEX-5N QX10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony NEX-5N

 QX10 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013October 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony QX10

 NEX-5N QX10 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N provides outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N against the QX10.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and QX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and QX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX10 will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
36
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
Sony QX10 Sports photography features
58
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography factors
Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
70
great battery power (460 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
Vlogging with Sony QX10
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2011-10-03 2013-09-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Display resolution 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in None
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $250