Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 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
- Revealed October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
(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

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.

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.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX70
NEX-5N | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony NEX-5N
WX70 | NEX-5N | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX70
NEX-5N | WX70 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |