Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W310

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and W310 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was released 3 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-5T matches up against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T and the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and W310 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and W310.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5T will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer NEX-5T should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.