Sony a5100 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
a5100
NEX-5N
Released
2014
2011
Announcement Date
August 18, 2014
August 24, 2011
Camera Type
MirrorlessMirrorlessCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Sony a5100
Sony NEX-5N
Megapixels
24.3 MP
16.1 MP
Image Resolution
6000 x 4000 px
4912 x 3264 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.6 x 23.5 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
6 fps
10 fps
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Image Processor
Bionz X
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
179
25
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
None
None
Video
Sony a5100
Sony NEX-5N
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDFull HDMax Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MP4, AVI
MP4
Features
Sony a5100
Sony NEX-5N
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"3"Screen Resolution
921,600 dots
920,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Sony a5100
Sony NEX-5N
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
NP-FW50
NPFW50
Battery Life
400 shots
460 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24.4 bits
23.6 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
13.4 EVs
12.7 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1013
1079
Scores
Sony a5100
Sony NEX-5N
User Scores
Sony a5100
Sony NEX-5N
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