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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5N was released 15 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-5N scores versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX80

 NEX-5N WX80 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony NEX-5N

 WX80 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2011Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX80

 NEX-5N WX80 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5N vs the WX80.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and WX80.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged NEX-5N is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
58
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (460 shots)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-10-03 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 124g (0.27 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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format 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
Type of storage 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $276