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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 23 months before the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-5N scores against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony NEX-5T

 NEX-5N NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony NEX-5N

 NEX-5T NEX-5N 
IntroducedAugust 2013October 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony NEX-5T

 NEX-5N NEX-5T 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5N versus the NEX-5T.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and NEX-5T.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older NEX-5N is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
58
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
70
great battery pack (460 per charge)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony NEX-5T
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-10-03 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 13.0
DXO Low light rating 1079 1015
Other
Battery life 460 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $400