Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7

Below, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was revealed 21 months later than the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-5T grades against the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and NEX-7 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and NEX-7.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger NEX-5T should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.