- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-TX9 Review.
- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-5N Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NEX-5N.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-5
NEX-5 vs NEX-5N |
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Successor: |
Sony NEX-5R
NEX-5N vs NEX-5R |
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General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-TX9 | NEX-5N |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $399.00 | $699.99 |
Street Price: | $225.35 | |
Date Available: | 2010-08-15 | 2011-09-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.3 oz
(149 g)
includes batteries |
16.4 oz
(465 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (98 x 60 x 18 mm) |
4.4 x
2.3 x
1.5 in. (111 x 59 x 38 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Sony Exmor APS HD |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 77 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.7 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,079 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) | JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI, Component | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony E |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.4 - 17.7mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch) | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder) | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater 1/2, One Push, One Push Set | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 2 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, Intelligent/3D/UW Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi-Angle | Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight) |
Self Timer: | 2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds | 2, 10, 10 with 3/5 shots seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.8m(W) / Approx. 0.5 - 3.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 8.0m(W) / Approx. 6.3m(T) | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Included Memory: | 32.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional RMT-DSLR1 IR Wireless | |
Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),USB. DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2 |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.61 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.99 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.24 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.067 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.022 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag: Multi-area AF mode = 0.251s | |
Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.1 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 430 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN1 | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: | InfoLithium rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser Vers 5.3 , PMP Portable 5.2/1.2, Music Transfer | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) , Image Data Converter S, Image Data Lightbox SR |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OSX v(10.4-10.6) | Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.3 or later. (PMB is Windows only.) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical SteadyShot, Touchscreen LCD, iAuto, sAuto, iSweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle. Available in Dark Grey and Red. | 3", 921K-dot, Tilting Touchpanel LCD, Optional XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, Sweep Panorama, Hand-held Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Auto HDR, DRO, SD/MS Duo Media Support. |