Sony NEX-5N vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony NEX-5N and Canon EOS Rebel XTi. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony NEX-5N is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Rebel XTi is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony NEX-5N were released 2011 and Canon EOS Rebel XTi was released 2006. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony NEX-5N | 2011 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 2006 |
Type of camera
Sony NEX-5N is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel XTi is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony NEX-5N has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel XTi has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony NEX-5N | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony NEX-5N has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XTi has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony NEX-5N |
16 MP
16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Sony NEX-5N has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XTi. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony NEX-5N has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XTi. Sony NEX-5N has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel XTi has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony NEX-5N | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony NEX-5N
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony NEX-5N can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel XTi can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony NEX-5N | 10 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony NEX-5N. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XTi does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Rebel XTi weighs 556 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 107% heavier than Sony NEX-5N and its 269 gr (or 0.59 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony NEX-5N | 269 gr 0.59 lb |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 556 gr 1.23 lb |
Sony NEX-5N vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony NEX-5N and Canon EOS Rebel XTi, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Name | Sony NEX-5N | Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2011-08-24 | 2006-08-24 |
| MSRP | 599 USD | 799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 4912 x 3264 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.5” |
| Screen dots | 920000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Frames per second | 10 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
AVCHD |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
No |
| Remote Control |
Yes (optional RMT-DSLR1)
|
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony NEX-5N |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
ithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery & charger
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Battery Pack NB-2LH
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 460 shots | 360 shots |
| Width | 111 mm | 127 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 65 mm |
| Weight | 269 gram | 556 gram |