Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III 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
- Introduced October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 II
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 IV
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony RX100 III
NEX-5N | RX100 III | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony NEX-5N
RX100 III | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | October 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony RX100 III
NEX-5N | RX100 III | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
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).
See the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-10-03 | 2014-05-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/2000 secs |
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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 290 gr (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1079 | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 photos | 320 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $550 | $748 |