Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX1
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
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Below, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5T and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NEX-5T was announced 12 months before the QX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5T matches up against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony QX1
| NEX-5T | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony NEX-5T
| QX1 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | August 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony QX1
| NEX-5T | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T has got 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) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T and the QX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and QX1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX1 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Released | 2013-08-27 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 25 |
| Cross focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 121 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | - |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 276 gr (0.61 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1015 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 440 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $400 | $500 |