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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was brought out 9 months after the WX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5N matches up against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX10

 NEX-5N WX10 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2011More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-5N

 WX10 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX10

 NEX-5N WX10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5N and the WX10.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and WX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent NEX-5N should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
58
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony WX10
70
great battery pack (460 CIPA)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-10-03 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $200