Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A65

Here, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5N was introduced very close to the A65 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-5N matches up vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5N against the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A65 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.