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Sony Alpha NEX-5N vs Sony Alpha NEX-5R comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Sony Alpha NEX-5N
66
92 out of 140
Tie
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
66
92 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationSony Alpha NEX-5NSony Alpha NEX-5R
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm)APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm)
ISO Range100 - 25600100 - 25600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountSony ESony 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
7
7
ISO 25600ISO 25600

Dynamic Range

Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 9/10Sony Alpha NEX-5R: 9/10
9
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
7
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
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
2
Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Tied Categories
11
Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Sony Alpha NEX-5R