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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 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
  • Released October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-5N was introduced about the same time to the A35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NEX-5N grades versus the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony A35

 NEX-5N A35 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony NEX-5N

 A35 NEX-5N 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony A35

 NEX-5N A35 
RevealedOctober 2011September 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N comes with 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5N and the A35.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and A35.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
58
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony A35
71
great battery (460 CIPA)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
59
lighter than others in class (415g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony SLT-A35
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-10-03 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1079 763
Other
Battery life 460 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $550 $598