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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Announced October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-5N and Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was announced 6 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NEX-5N scores vs the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony RX100 V

 NEX-5N RX100 V 
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony NEX-5N

 RX100 V NEX-5N 
LaunchedOctober 2016October 2011Fresher by 61 months
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony RX100 V

 NEX-5N RX100 V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N features outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5N vs the RX100 V.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and RX100 V.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
Sony RX100 V Sports photography features
58
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
70
great battery power (460 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging info
Sony RX100 V Vlogging info
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
81
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
lack of external mic support
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-10-03 2016-10-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
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 All around score 77 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 1079 586
Other
Battery life 460 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $998