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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was launched 5 months after the HX50V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5T grades against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX50V

 NEX-5T HX50V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony NEX-5T

 HX50V NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX50V

 NEX-5T HX50V 
RevealedAugust 2013April 2013Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T has external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5T against the HX50V.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and HX50V.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX50V will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
50
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
69
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
77
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
71
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX50V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-27 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $439