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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(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
Sony WX5
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX5

 NEX-5N WX5 
IntroducedOctober 2011July 2010More recent by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony NEX-5N

 WX5 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX5

 NEX-5N WX5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
58
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
70
good battery life (460 shots)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX5
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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