Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX350

In this article, we are comparing the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was introduced 3 years before the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-5N grades vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N provides physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N against the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and WX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX350 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.