Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious gap 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 W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and W330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5T will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.