Updated (June, 2013): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II vs Sony NEX-5R

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Sony NEX-5N
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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
True resolution
 High true resolution
20 MP
 

Reasons to buy the Sony NEX-5N

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
77.0
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
25,600 ISO
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 
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differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-RX100

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Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 920k dots
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 More than 30% higher resolution screen
True resolution Higher true resolution 20 MP vs 16 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Weight Slightly lighter 213 g vs 269 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $509.99 vs $875.27
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 The best price we've seen is $365 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-5N

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Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The NEX-5N's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Overall image quality Better image quality 77.0 vs 66.0
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 Around 20% better image quality
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay 1900 ms vs 2800 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when turning on
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
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 More than 3x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,079 ISO vs 390 ISO
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 The NEX-5N has excellent image quality 1.5 f-stops higher ISO than the DSC-RX100
Battery life Longer battery life 460 shots vs 330 shots
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 Around 40% more shots per battery charge
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Color depth Better color depth 23.6 bits vs 22.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 1 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.7 EV vs 12.4 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
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              Compared to recent digital cameras

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
              DSC-RX100:1,229k dots
              NEX-5N:920k dots
              Size Fairly small Help
              DSC-RX100:101x58x35 mm
              NEX-5N:111x59x38 mm
              HDR In-camera HDR Help
              Combines multiple exposures
              True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
              DSC-RX100:20 MP
              NEX-5N:16 MP
              Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
              Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
              Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
              DSC-RX100:12.4 EV
              NEX-5N:12.7 EV
              Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
              Better editing
              Sensor type Better sensor types Help
              Better in low light
              Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
              Can only preview photos on the screen
              Startup delay Significant startup delay Help
              DSC-RX100:2800 ms
              NEX-5N:1900 ms
              External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
              Limited to the in-camera mic

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              competitors

              Shared Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II

              Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II

              Pro digicam

              $661 - $698
              External mic jack Has an external mic jack
              Compare the Cyber-shot RX100 II vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Compare the Cyber-shot RX100 II vs the NEX-5N
              Sony Alpha NEX-6

              Sony Alpha NEX-6

              Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

              $648 body only

              $785 - $798 with 16-50mm lens
              Focus points Has much more focus points
              Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
              Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the NEX-5N
              Sony Alpha NEX-3N

              Sony Alpha NEX-3N

              Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

              $362 - $450 with 16-50mm lens
              Screen resolution Has a significantly lower resolution screen
              Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the NEX-5N
              Sony NEX-7

              Sony NEX-7

              Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

              $889 body only

              $1,199 - $1,479 with 55-210mm lens
              True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
              Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
              Weight Is slightly heavier
              Compare the NEX-7 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Compare the NEX-7 vs the NEX-5N
              Canon Rebel T3i

              Canon Rebel T3i

              Entry-level DSLR

              $490 - $500 body only

              $549 - $600 with 18-55mm lens
              Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
              External mic jack Has an external mic jack
              Thickness Is thicker
              Weight Is significantly heavier
              Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Compare the Rebel T3i vs the NEX-5N
              Nikon D3200

              Nikon D3200

              Entry-level DSLR

              $393 body only

              $497 with 18-55mm lens
              True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
              Startup delay Has significantly less startup delay
              Thickness Is thicker
              Weight Is significantly heavier
              Compare the D3200 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Compare the D3200 vs the NEX-5N

              Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Competitors

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              Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

              Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

              Pro digicam

              $299 - $399
              Aperture Wider aperture
              3D Takes 3D photos
              Overall image quality Worse image quality
              True resolution Much lower true resolution
              Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Canon PowerShot G1X

              Canon PowerShot G1X

              Boutique

              $649 - $650
              Supports 24p Supports 24p
              Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
              Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
              Macro focus Much worse macro capability
              Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

              Travel zoom

              $347 - $389
              Zoom More zoom
              Wide angle Better wide angle
              Aperture Much narrower aperture
              True resolution Much lower true resolution
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Canon PowerShot S120

              Canon PowerShot S120

              Pro digicam

              $449 - $450
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Wide angle Better wide angle
              Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
              Overall image quality Worse image quality
              Compare the PowerShot S120 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Fujifilm FinePix x20

              Fujifilm FinePix x20

              Pro digicam

              $499 - $599
              Autofocus Faster autofocus
              External mic jack Has an external mic jack
              Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
              True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
              Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

              Sony NEX-5N Competitors

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              Sony NEX-5R

              Sony NEX-5R

              Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

              $400 - $648 body only

              $1,059 with 18-55mm lens
              Autofocus Faster autofocus
              Focus points Many more focus points
              Battery life Shorter battery life
              Low light performance Slightly more noise at high ISO
              Compare the NEX-5R vs the NEX-5N
              Sony NEX-5T

              Sony NEX-5T

              Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

              $448 - $548 body only

              $1,299 with 18-200mm lens
              Focus points Many more focus points
              Dynamic range More dynamic range
              3D Doesn't take 3D photos
              Battery life Shorter battery life
              Compare the NEX-5T vs the NEX-5N
              Sony Alpha NEX-5

              Sony Alpha NEX-5

              Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

              $598 body only

              $575 with 18-55mm lens
              Startup delay Significantly less startup delay
              Lowest price Cheaper
              Shutter lag Much more shutter lag
              Touch screen No touch screen
              Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the NEX-5N

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              Avatar for Nuli Cenul Nuli Cenul (2:54 PM, March 04, 2013)
              The final score doesn't show the overall comparison. Lens section for NEX5N is 0.0. With the the wide selection of lenses, it should be the advantage. Also the Image Stabilization is 0.0? NEX has it in lens.