Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX350

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was announced 4 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5T grades versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T against the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and HX350.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX350 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NEX-5T is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.