Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700
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![Sony Alpha NEX-5T front Sony Alpha NEX-5T front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T/Sony-NEX-5T-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6700 front Sony Alpha a6700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6700/Sony-A6700-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Announced July 2023
- Older Model is Sony A6600
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
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The NEX-5T was announced 11 years earlier than the A6700 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5T scores against the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A6700
NEX-5T | A6700 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony NEX-5T
A6700 | NEX-5T | |||
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Announced | July 2023 | ![]() | August 2013 | Fresher by 120 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A6700
NEX-5T | A6700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T features exterior 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) and the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-5T versus the A6700.
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 size comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and A6700 is 89 and 75 respectively.
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and A6700.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6700 to give extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-5T is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Alpha a6700 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-08-27 | 2023-07-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6192 x 4128 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 759 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 199 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 493g (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 570 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $1,399 |