Clicky

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The NEX-5T was released 19 months after the HX10V making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-5T scores against the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX10V

 NEX-5T HX10V 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2012More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony NEX-5T

 HX10V NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX10V

 NEX-5T HX10V 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T features outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T and the HX10V.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5T provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
69
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
77
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX10V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-27 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $616