Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony S2100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was launched 22 months after the S2100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-5N matches up against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5N versus the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and S2100.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5N will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5N should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.