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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX9V

 NEX-5T HX9V 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2011More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer 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 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX9V

 NEX-5T HX9V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
77
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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
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