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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5T was manufactured 7 months prior to the A6000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-5T matches up against the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A6000

 NEX-5T A6000 
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony NEX-5T

 A6000 NEX-5T 
IntroducedApril 2014August 2013Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A6000

 NEX-5T A6000 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T comes with external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5T and the A6000.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and A6000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
Street photography with Sony A6000
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (344 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
73
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
Sony A6000 Travel photography features
77
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
77
lighter than competition (344g)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony A6000 Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
33
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (344g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony A6000
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-08-27 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 179
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 344 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 13.1
DXO Low light score 1015 1347
Other
Battery life 330 shots 360 shots
Battery format 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 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $548