Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5R

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      BrandSonySony
      ModelNEX-5NNEX-5R
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-5 Sony NEX-5N
      Successor ModelSony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5T
      MSRPWith 18-55mmm : $750/ £670/€749 ; Body Only: $650
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points2599
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCDTilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryProprietary
      Exposure Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      DxO Low Light ISO1079910
      DxO Color Depth23.623.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.713.1
      DxO Overall Score7778
      Video Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Video FormatsAVCHDAVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control by optional RMT-DSLR1) by optional RMT-DSLR1
      Environmental Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Dimensions111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5")111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54")
      Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.5 x 3.9"6.8 x 5.3 x 4.8"
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Battery PackNPFW50NPFW50
      Battery Life460 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony NEX-5N Sony NEX-5R
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor


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