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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was unveiled 15 months prior to the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NEX-5N scores versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony W710

 NEX-5N W710 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony NEX-5N

 W710 NEX-5N 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2011More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W710

 NEX-5N W710 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N features outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5N and the W710.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and W710.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-5N comes with the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged NEX-5N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
Portrait photography with Sony W710
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
58
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery (460 per charge)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-10-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $90