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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VI
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a significant gap as far as 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 RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony RX100 V

 NEX-5T RX100 V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony NEX-5T

 RX100 V NEX-5T 
AnnouncedOctober 2016August 2013More modern by 37 months
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX100 V

 NEX-5T RX100 V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T has got outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the RX100 V.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and RX100 V.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony RX100 V Sports photography info
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
77
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
81
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
doesn't have mic port
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-27 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 315
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.4
DXO Low light score 1015 586
Other
Battery life 330 images 220 images
Type of battery 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $998