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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5R was released 3 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5R grades versus the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony T900

 NEX-5R T900 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony NEX-5R

 T900 NEX-5R 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony T900

 NEX-5R T900 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R vs the T900.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
73
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
31
touchscreen capability
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $750 $300