Sony A550 vs Sony NEX-5T

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony A550 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A550 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-5T which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A550 grades versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Sony A550 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A550 comes with exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A550 vs Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A550 compared to the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A550 and NEX-5T is 63 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A550 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5T to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.