Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W220

Lets take a closer look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was launched 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5T grades against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T and the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and W220.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.