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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NEX-5N was unveiled 3 months earlier than the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-5N scores vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX70

 NEX-5N WX70 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony NEX-5N

 WX70 NEX-5N 
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX70

 NEX-5N WX70 
LaunchedOctober 2011January 2012Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has got outside 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N vs the WX70.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and WX70.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N contains the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (114g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
Sports photography with Sony WX70
58
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (460 CIPA)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX70
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-10-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
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 Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Retail pricing $550 $242