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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Announced October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5N was released 10 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-5N matches up against the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-5N ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony NEX-5N

 ZV-E10 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedJuly 2021October 2011More recent by 119 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-5N ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N has external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N and Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the ZV-E10.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and ZV-E10 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony ZV-E10 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
Street photography with Sony ZV-E10
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
77
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
70
good battery (460 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
good battery (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (460 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
81
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-10-03 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 photos 440 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $550 $699