Canon T2i vs Sony NEX-5N

differences

Advantages of the Canon T2i

Faster autofocus

Phase detection

Contrast detection

Catch candid moments easily

Has an external mic jack

Yes

Record high quality audio with an external microphone

Much more lenses available

162 lenses

8 lenses

Around 20.5x more lenses available

Significantly less startup delay

400 ms

1900 ms

4.8x less delay when turning on

Built-in flash

Yes

A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light

Has a viewfinder

Pentamirror

None

A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off

Higher true resolution

17.9 MP

16 MP

Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos

Slightly cheaper

$500.00

$649.95

The best price we've seen is $150 cheaper (more than 20% less)

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the Canon T2i

Advantages of the Sony NEX-5N

Better maximum light sensitivity

25,600 ISO

6,400 ISO

The NEX-5N's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better

Has a flip-out screen

Yes

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

Has a touch screen

Yes

Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus

Video autofocus

Contrast detection

None

Automatically focuses shooting video

Significantly smaller

111x59x38 mm

129x98x62 mm

3.1x smaller

Takes 3D photos

Yes

Combines multiple photos into a 3D image

Better image quality

77.0

66.0

Around 20% better image quality

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

More dynamic range

12.7 EV

11.5 EV

1.2 f-stops more dynamic range

Shoots faster

10 fps

3.7 fps

More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting

Significantly lighter

269 g

530 g

Around 50% lighter

More focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Lower noise at high ISO

1,079 ISO

784 ISO

The NEX-5N has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Better color depth

23.6 bits

22.1 bits

Distinguishes 1.5 more bits of color

Thinner

1.5"

2.4"

Around 40% thinner

Slightly larger sensor

APS-C 23.4x15.6mm

APS-C 22.3x14.9mm

Around 10% larger sensor

Learn more about
the Sony NEX-5N

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon Rebel T2i

57	vs	62
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Sony NEX-5N

Snapsort recommends the Sony NEX-5N. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	For that film look

Large sensors

T2i:	APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
NEX-5N:	APS-C 23.4x15.6mm

Capture very high resolution images

T2i:	17.9 MP
NEX-5N:	16 MP

	Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Many lenses to choose from

	Supports RAW
	Better editing

	Both have self cleaning sensors, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Avoids dust in your photos

	Support external flash
	Better lighting

	Better sensor types
	Better in low light

	Fast max shutter speeds
	1/4000 of a second

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

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competitors

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens

Is thicker

Is significantly heavier

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T2i

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the NEX-5N

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens

Has a slightly longer battery life

Is thicker

Is significantly heavier

Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T2i

Compare the D5100 vs the NEX-5N

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$669 - $800 body only

$699 - $749 with 18-55mm lens

Focuses automatically while shootting video

Has slightly more cross-type focus points

Is thicker

Is significantly heavier

Compare the Rebel T4i vs the Rebel T2i

Compare the Rebel T4i vs the NEX-5N

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Is thicker

Is slightly heavier

Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T2i

Compare the D3200 vs the NEX-5N

Canon Rebel SL1

Entry-level DSLR

$649 body only

$799 with 18-55mm lens

Is thicker

Is slightly heavier

Compare the Rebel SL1 vs the Rebel T2i

Compare the Rebel SL1 vs the NEX-5N

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$429 - $499 with 18-55mm lens

Longer battery life

Lighter

Significantly smaller screen

Lacks an external mic jack

Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T2i

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens

Video autofocus

Longer battery life

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Lacks an external mic jack

Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T2i

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens

Weather sealed

Much longer battery life

Larger

Heavier

Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens

Faster autofocus

Many more focus points

Shorter battery life

Slightly more noise at high ISO

Compare the NEX-5R vs the NEX-5N

Sony Alpha NEX-6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$748 body only

$898 with 16-50mm lens

Faster autofocus

Many more focus points

No touch screen

Doesn't take 3D photos

Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the NEX-5N

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$656 - $782 with 18-55mm lens

Less startup delay

No 24p support

No touch screen

Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the NEX-5N

Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens

Image stabilization

Built-in flash

No touch screen

Worse maximum light sensitivity

Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the NEX-5N

Sony NEX-F3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$399 - $730 with 18-55mm lens

Built-in flash

Less startup delay

No touch screen

Doesn't focus continuously recording movies

Compare the NEX-F3 vs the NEX-5N

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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Canon T2i

Advantages of the Sony NEX-5N

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Rebel T3i

Nikon D5100

Canon Rebel T4i

Nikon D3200

Canon Rebel SL1

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Rebel T3

Nikon D3100

Canon EOS 60D

Sony NEX-5N Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-5R

Sony Alpha NEX-6

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Sony NEX-F3

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