Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-5N was revealed 16 months earlier than the RX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5N scores vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony RX1
NEX-5N | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony NEX-5N
RX1 | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | October 2011 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony RX1
NEX-5N | RX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has got external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5N against the RX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and RX1.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1 will render extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older NEX-5N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-10-03 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1079 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 photos | 270 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $550 | $2,798 |