Updated (August, 2011): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs Sony NEX-5N

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

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"Despite our few gripes, we still wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the HX100V to someone interested in a superzoom camera."
popphoto.com | talking about the DSC-HX100v's overall-performance
"It's easy to find what you are looking for."
popphoto.com | talking about the DSC-HX100v's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
GPS
Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital
Built-in flash
Built-in flash
Usually standard
Sony Alpha NEX-5

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Runner-up

Sony Alpha NEX-5

"The system for manually positioning AF points is quick and easy to use."
dpreview.com | talking about the NEX-5's auto-focus
"High quality video mode"
dpreview.com | talking about the NEX-5's video-quality

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Size
Really small
Compact 111x59x38 mm
Light sensitivity
High ISO
12,800 ISO
Sensor size
Large sensor
APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v

Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
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
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 7 fps
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More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
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A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Battery life Longer battery life 410 shots vs 330 shots
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More than 20% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $409.00 vs $569.00
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The best price we've seen is $160 cheaper (around 30% less)
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-5

Size Significantly smaller 111x59x38 mm vs 122x87x93 mm
Help
4x smaller
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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More than 13x larger sensor
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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The NEX-5's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 14 MP vs 9.7 MP
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Capture more than 40% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Thickness Much thinner 1.5" vs 3.7"
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2.4x thinner
Weight Significantly lighter 287 g vs 577 g
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2x lighter
Focus points More focus points 25 vs 9
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Set focus accurately within the frame
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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An external flash often produces better looking flash images
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the Sony NEX-5
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
67 vs 54
Explain scores
Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
DSC-HX100v:921k dots
NEX-5:920k dots
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
DSC-HX100v:1080p @ 60fps
NEX-5:1080p @ 30fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens

True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens

True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$333 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens

Lens availability Much more lenses available
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400

Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Battery life Shorter battery life
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
GPS No built-in GPS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$495 - $500

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen

Sony Alpha NEX-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Startup delay More startup delay
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,200 body only

$1,350 - $1,499 with 18-55mm lens

True resolution Much higher true resolution
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Startup delay Slightly more startup delay
Weight Heavier
Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-F3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$600 with 18-55mm lens

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Size Slightly larger
Sony NEX C3

Sony NEX C3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$548 with 16mm lens

Overall image quality Slightly better image quality
True resolution Higher true resolution
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly slower

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