Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230

In this article, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W230, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was brought out 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-5T matches up against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T against the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and W230.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5T will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.