Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-5N was introduced 22 months later than the W350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-5N grades vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony W350
NEX-5N | W350 | |||
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Introduced | October 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony NEX-5N
W350 | NEX-5N |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W350
NEX-5N | W350 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the W350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and W350.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger NEX-5N will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-10-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $550 | $200 |