Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was unveiled 19 months before the HX90V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-5T grades against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T has outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be behind in sensor innovation.