Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W610

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 3 months before the W610 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-5N grades vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5N and the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and W610.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5N will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.