Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V 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
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
(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

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.

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX50V
NEX-5T | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony NEX-5T
HX50V | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX50V
NEX-5T | HX50V | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |