Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX20V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 14 months after the HX20V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor 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) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5T and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-5T should have an advantage in sensor technology.