Sony A7S vs Sony NEX-5T

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony A7S and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The A7S was introduced 8 months later than the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7S matches up against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7S features physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A7S versus the NEX-5T.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7S and NEX-5T is 77 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and NEX-5T.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7S using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A7S provides an edge in sensor tech.