Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TF1

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was revealed 20 months prior to the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-5N scores vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N and the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older NEX-5N is going to be behind in sensor tech.