Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W330
NEX-5T | W330 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 45 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W330
NEX-5T | W330 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-08-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $400 | $170 |