Sony NEX-5N has a
16.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Canon G15 has a
12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 5 processor.
Below you can see the NEX-5N and G15 sensor size comparison.
As seen above, Sony NEX-5N has a 8.8x Larger sensor area than Canon G15. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Sony NEX-5N and Canon G15 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, NEX-5N has scored 77, 31 points higher than G15.
Model |
Overall |
Color Depth |
Dynamic Range |
Low-light ISO |
Sony NEX-5N |
77 |
23.6 bits |
12.7 Evs |
1079 ISO |
Canon G15 |
46 |
19.9 bits |
11.5 Evs |
165 ISO |