Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NEX-5T grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and HX9V.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern NEX-5T should have a benefit in sensor technology.