Reasons to choose EOS Rebel SL1
Released in 2013, EOS Rebel SL1 has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 407 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS Rebel SL1
vs Sony Alpha NEX-5N
VS
Sensor area
332 mm²
EOS Rebel SL1365 mm²
Alpha NEX-5N- Area ratio
- 1.1:1
- Absolute difference
- 33 mm²
- Relative difference
- 9.9%
The Alpha NEX-5N has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS Rebel SL1MetricAlpha NEX-5N
18 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
22.3 × 14.9Sensor23.4 × 15.6
4.3 µmPixel pitch4.76 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area22.67 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density4.41 MP/cm²
1.61Crop factor1.54
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
407 gWeight269 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha NEX-5N has the larger sensor area. The Alpha NEX-5N has the lighter body. The EOS Rebel SL1 has the higher effective resolution. The EOS Rebel SL1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-5N
Released in 2011, Alpha NEX-5N has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 269 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.