Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs Sony Alpha NEX-5N comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Alpha NEX-5
sony
$199.98
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Alpha NEX-5N
sony
$209.95
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-5Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Alpha NEX-5
59
95 out of 160
Sony Alpha NEX-5N wins
Sony Alpha NEX-5N
64
102 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) |
| ISO Range | 200 - 12800 | 100 - 25600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Sensor Size
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 5/10
5
5
APS-CAPS-C
Storage Slots
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 7/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 8/10
7
8
6977
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 1 point
Resolution
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 4/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 5/10
4
5
1416
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 2/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 3/10
2
3
ISO 796ISO 1079
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 6/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 7/10
6
7
ISO 12800ISO 25600
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 9/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 9/10
9
9
12.2 EV12.7 EV
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 8/10
8
8
25 points25 points
Video Capabilities
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 7/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 7/10
5
7
710
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 2 points
Battery Life
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 3/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 4/10
3
4
330460
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 10/10
10
10
287269
Lens Ecosystem
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 8/10
8
8
284 lenses284 lenses
Value for Money
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 10/10
10
10
$199.98$209.95
Durability
Sony Alpha NEX-5: 1/10Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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