Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony RX100 V
NEX-5N | RX100 V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony NEX-5N
RX100 V | NEX-5N | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | October 2011 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony RX100 V
NEX-5N | RX100 V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Compare the Sony NEX-5N and Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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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 |