Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5N was introduced 3 years before the RX100 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-5N matches up vs the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has got physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5N vs the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and RX100 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-5N will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.