Pentax E90 vs Sony NEX-5T

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax E90 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the E90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E90 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E90 matches up versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E90 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E90 versus the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E90 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.