Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.