Sony A9 II vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A9 II vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 II was manufactured 6 years after the NEX-5T which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A9 II grades vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A9 II offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Sony A9 II vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A9 II vs the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and NEX-5T is 62 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A9 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A9 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A9 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.