The Sony NEX-5N is the better camera, but it also doesn't come with a built in flash, which some people find a turn off. You can get a few different lenses if you wish which will give you a good zoom.
Which camera do you recommend for Prakash-Vora?
Sony DSC-HX100v - $362
15.9 MP|30x f/2.8|1/2.5" CMOS|3" LCD
Sony NEX-5N - $499
16 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Summary
| 1 |  | Recommendation for Sony NEX-5N |
| 0 |  | Recommendations for Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v |
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Expert I Expert I - Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v recommendations
Beginner IIf you look for great zoom, go fo the HX100. It's zoom it's spectacular, and would be the same... 6 months ago | family photos
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Beginner IIin your case sony, cause it has great and very usable optical zoom and excellent video quality. a year ago | distant subjects
