Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and A77 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5N was introduced at a similar time to the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5N scores against the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N has exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N and Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5N and the A77.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and A77.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A77 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.