Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX220

Below is a complete overview of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was unveiled 3 years before the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-5N scores versus the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N has physical 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N vs the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and WX220.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.