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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 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
  • Released October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was announced 20 months later than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-5N scores against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony TX5

 NEX-5N TX5 
ReleasedOctober 2011February 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony NEX-5N

 TX5 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX5

 NEX-5N TX5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N provides external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-5N and the TX5.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and TX5.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-5N will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5N is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery (460 per charge)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proof
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX5
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2011-10-03 2010-02-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $239