Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was launched 4 years before the RX10 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-5N scores against the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N features exterior 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 RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N against the RX10 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and RX10 II is 89 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.