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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5N was manufactured 9 months later than the WX9 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-5N grades versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony WX9

 NEX-5N WX9 
ReleasedOctober 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony NEX-5N

 WX9 NEX-5N 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX9

 NEX-5N WX9 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N enjoys 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5N versus the WX9.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and WX9.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5N includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent NEX-5N is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography information
Sony WX9 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
Sports photography with Sony WX9
58
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery (460 shots)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony WX9
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-10-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) -
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Cost at launch $550 $188