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Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 90D and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was introduced 6 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 90D matches up against the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony NEX-5T

 90D NEX-5T 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2013More modern by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon 90D

 NEX-5T 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony NEX-5T

 90D NEX-5T 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D comes with exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 90D versus the NEX-5T.

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and NEX-5T is 60 and 89 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and NEX-5T.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 90D to show more detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 90D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography information
Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is amazing (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
78
great battery pack (1,300 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is amazing (33MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony NEX-5T
 Canon EOS 90DSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 99
Cross type focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Available lenses 326 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,199 $400