Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W380

Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5N was announced 22 months after the W380 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NEX-5N grades versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N offers 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) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5N versus the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and W380.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5N is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.