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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was introduced 23 months after the HX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5T scores against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX100V

 NEX-5T HX100V 
LaunchedAugust 2013October 2011More modern by 23 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-5T

 HX100V NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX100V

 NEX-5T HX100V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T offers exterior dimensions 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5T and the HX100V.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger NEX-5T provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
77
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (577g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
25
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (577g)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-27 2011-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 577 grams (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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 One One
Cost at release $400 $429