Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5
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79 Overall
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NEX-5T was introduced 3 years after the HX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX5
NEX-5T | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 39 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony NEX-5T
HX5 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX5
NEX-5T | HX5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T offers outside 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the HX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and HX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and HX5.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5T should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $275 |