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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was released 3 months prior to the TX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-5N scores vs the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony TX200V

 NEX-5N TX200V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony NEX-5N

 TX200V NEX-5N 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX200V

 NEX-5N TX200V 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2012Same generation
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has got outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5N and the TX200V.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX200V will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
36
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
58
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
70
good battery pack (460 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-10-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings 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 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $500