Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 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
- Announced October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- New Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-5N was brought out 16 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-5N grades vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX5
NEX-5N | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | October 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony NEX-5N
WX5 | NEX-5N |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX5
NEX-5N | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has physical dimensions 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5N and the WX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and WX5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5N will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-10-03 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $550 | $250 |