Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX10
NEX-5N | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | October 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-5N
WX10 | NEX-5N |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX10
NEX-5N | WX10 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |