Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W330

Its time to look closer at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5N was released 22 months after the W330 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N has got exterior 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 W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N against the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and W330.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5N will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NEX-5N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.