Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V 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
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
(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- Superseded the Sony RX100 IV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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony RX100 V
NEX-5T | RX100 V | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony NEX-5T
RX100 V | NEX-5T | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | August 2013 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX100 V
NEX-5T | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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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 |