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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

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

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5T
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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was released 12 months prior to the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5R grades against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 NEX-5R NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T NEX-5R 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-5R NEX-5T 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R features external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R and the NEX-5T.

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

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older NEX-5R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
68
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
73
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
77
has focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
31
touch screen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-5T
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-29 2013-08-27
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
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 99 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 13.0
DXO Low light rating 910 1015
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery 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 With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $750 $400