Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX10V

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.

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.