Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6100

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was unveiled 7 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5T scores vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T offers external 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) while the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the A6100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and A6100.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6100 to show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.