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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony NEX-7

 NEX-5T NEX-7 
LaunchedAugust 2013December 2011More recent by 21 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony NEX-5T

 NEX-7 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony NEX-7

 NEX-5T NEX-7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography details
77
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
70
good battery pack (430 shots)
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
35
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony NEX-7
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-08-27 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 25
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 400 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 81
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1015 1016
Other
Battery life 330 photos 430 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $699