Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Overview
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.

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX9V
NEX-5T | HX9V | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony NEX-5T
HX9V | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX9V
NEX-5T | HX9V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $328 |