Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T
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Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony NEX-5T
90D | NEX-5T | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2013 | More modern by 74 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon 90D
NEX-5T | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony NEX-5T
90D | NEX-5T | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon 90D and Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |