Sony NEX-5N vs Sony RX100 VII

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") provide different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-5N grades versus the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N offers physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5N against the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be behind in sensor technology.