Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX200V

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 16 months later than the HX200V which makes them a generation apart 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 HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5T matches up against the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T is going to have an edge in sensor technology.