Canon SX1 IS vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the NEX-5T which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS against the NEX-5T.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and NEX-5T is 64 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.