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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was announced 4 years after the HX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-5T scores vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX1

 NEX-5T HX1 
RevealedAugust 2013April 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 HX1 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX1

 NEX-5T HX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T has outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T vs the HX1.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and HX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and HX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will give more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T provides an edge in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
Sony HX1 Sports photography factors
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
77
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
48
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (544 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
Sony HX1 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
39
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony HX1
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
22
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (544g)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-27 2009-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 9.20 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $47,999