Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX30
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released October 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5
- Updated by Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5N was announced 3 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-5N scores vs the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX30
| NEX-5N | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony NEX-5N
| WX30 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX30
| NEX-5N | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N features physical 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the WX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and WX30.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NEX-5N includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier.
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-10-03 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 121 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 77 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1079 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 460 images | 250 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | 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 |
| Price at launch | $550 | $259 |
