Sony NEX-5N vs Leica M Edition 60

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony NEX-5N and the Leica M Edition 60, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony NEX-5N was introduced in October 2011 and Leica M Edition 60 was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-5N over Leica M Edition 60.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M Edition 60 over Sony NEX-5N.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony NEX-5N and Leica M Edition 60 have 3.0" screens with 920k dot resolution. Sony NEX-5N has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Leica M Edition 60 has a Fixed screen Sony NEX-5N also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Leica M Edition 60 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. It has a and 0.68x magnification.Sony NEX-5N does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Sony NEX-5N features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Leica M Edition 60 features a 23.7 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Sony NEX-5N is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica M Edition 60 can take pictures up to 5952 x 3976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4256 x 2832, 2976 x 1984, 1600 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Sony NEX-5N has Sony E lens mount and Leica M Edition 60 has Leica M lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Sony NEX-5N its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Full Frame sensor in Leica M Edition 60 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony NEX-5N it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M Edition 60 nothing can be done. On Leica M Edition 60 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony NEX-5N nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony NEX-5N comes with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 460 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sony NEX-5N has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Leica M Edition 60 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-5N, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M Edition 60. Sony NEX-5N can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Leica M Edition 60 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Proprietary to Sony NEX-5N and via Hot Shoe to Leica M Edition 60. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony NEX-5N.

Sony NEX-5N body has dimensions of 111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5") and Leica M Edition 60 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65"). Sony NEX-5N weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) and Leica M Edition 60 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz).

Sony NEX-5N

Leica M Edition 60

111 mm

59 mm

139 mm

80 mm

59 mm

80 mm

38 mm

42 mm