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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(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
  • Released October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5N was released 3 months earlier than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony W650

 NEX-5N W650 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony NEX-5N

 W650 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W650

 NEX-5N W650 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N versus the W650.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and W650.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5N has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
58
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (460 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-10-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $550 $140