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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
69 Imaging
72 Features
85 Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
66

Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon R10 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R10 was manufactured 8 years after the NEX-5T which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R10 scores against the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony NEX-5T

		

		

			
 R10 NEX-5T 
IntroducedMay 2022August 2013More modern by 107 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon R10

		

		

			
 NEX-5T R10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony NEX-5T

		

		

			
 R10 NEX-5T 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R10 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R10 versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the R10 versus the NEX-5T.
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and NEX-5T is 69 and 89 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and NEX-5T.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon R10 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern R10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
74
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
70
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 great high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others (426g)
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
78
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (450 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
69
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
76
 good battery pack (450 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others (426g)
77
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
70
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic support
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others (426 grams)
73
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lack of image stabilization
 no external microphone port
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Canon R10 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony NEX-5T
 Canon EOS R10Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R10 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 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 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 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 450 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $879 $400