Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX1

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-5N scores vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N features outer 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) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N vs the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and WX1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5N is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.