Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77 II
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77 II Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5N was brought out 3 years prior to the A77 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-5N grades vs the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony A77 II
NEX-5N | A77 II | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony NEX-5N
A77 II | NEX-5N | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | October 2011 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony A77 II
NEX-5N | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N features 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-5N and Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5N versus the A77 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and A77 II.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A77 II to render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-5N will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-10-03 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 647 grams (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1079 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 shots | 480 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $550 | $1,198 |