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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was launched 2 months later than the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5N matches up against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony TX10

 NEX-5N TX10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony NEX-5N

 TX10 NEX-5N 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX10

 NEX-5N TX10 
LaunchedOctober 2011August 2011Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5N and the TX10.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and TX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5N uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography features
Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
Street photography with Sony TX10
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
58
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery (460 per charge)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX10
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-10-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $550 $309