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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 3 years before the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NEX-5T matches up against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX80

 NEX-5T HX80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony NEX-5T

 HX80 NEX-5T 
AnnouncedMarch 2016August 2013Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX80

 NEX-5T HX80 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T features physical 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) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the HX80.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
39
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony HX80 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
77
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
76
good battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX80
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-27 2016-03-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 images 390 images
Battery format 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $368