Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70
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79 Overall
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5T was revealed 2 years after the H70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-5T grades vs the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony H70
NEX-5T | H70 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 33 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony NEX-5T
H70 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H70
NEX-5T | H70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys 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 H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5T versus the H70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and H70.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-5T provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer NEX-5T is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.61 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $199 |