Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T900

Here, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and T900 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was introduced 4 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the NEX-5T scores versus the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5T and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5T versus the T900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and T900.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.