Sony A7 II vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we will be looking at the Sony A7 II vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 II was brought out 15 months after the NEX-5T which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A7 II grades vs the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 II comes with external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 II vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A7 II vs the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and NEX-5T is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and NEX-5T.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 II will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.