Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 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
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-5T was revealed 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony H20
NEX-5T | H20 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | May 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony NEX-5T
H20 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H20
NEX-5T | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5T against the H20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and H20.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-5T will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H20 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | 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 | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $249 |