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Sony Alpha NEX-5N vs Sony Alpha NEX-5R comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Alpha NEX-5N
sony
$209.95
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Sony Alpha NEX-5N full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-5Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-5RCheck price on AmazonSony Alpha NEX-5R
sony
$248
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Sony Alpha NEX-5R full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-5NCompare with Sony Alpha NEX-5TCheck price on AmazonSony Alpha NEX-5N
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92 out of 140
Tie
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
66
92 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 25600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 8/10
8
8
7778
Resolution
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 5/10
5
5
1616
Low Light Performance
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 3/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 2/10
3
2
ISO 1079ISO 910
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 7/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 7/10
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7
ISO 25600ISO 25600
Dynamic Range
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 9/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 9/10
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9
12.7 EV13.1 EV
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 10/10
8
10
25 points99 points
Sony Alpha NEX-5R leads by 2 points
Video Capabilities
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 7/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 7/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 7/10
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7
1010
Battery Life
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 4/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 3/10
4
3
460330
Sony Alpha NEX-5N leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 10/10
10
10
269276
Lens Ecosystem
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 8/10
8
8
284 lenses284 lenses
Value for Money
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 10/10
10
10
$209.95$248
Durability
Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 1/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 1/10
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1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
2
Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Tied Categories
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Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Sony Alpha NEX-5R