Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX300

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was introduced 16 months earlier than the WX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N provides exterior measurements 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and WX300.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX300 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.