Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 2010 ; Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 2011
- Weight: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 287 g ; Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 269 g
- Sensor resolution: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 4616 x 3077 ; Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 4914 x 3276
- Effective megapixels: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 14.2 ; Sony Alpha NEX-5N: 16.1
- Battery: Sony Alpha NEX-5: Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery ; Sony Alpha NEX-5N: Lithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony Alpha NEX-5N (16.1).
| Specification | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha NEX-5 | Alpha NEX-5N |
| Year | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38 mm | 111 x 59 x 38 mm |
| Weight | 287 g | 269 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.4 x 15.6 mm | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4616 x 3077 | 4914 x 3276 |
| Crop factor | 1.54 | 1.54 |
| Total megapixels | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Effective megapixels | 14.2 | 16.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| ISO | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | — | Electronic (optional) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |