Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 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
- Revealed August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NEX-5T was brought out 3 years later than the W380 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W380
NEX-5T | W380 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W380
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T has got physical 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) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T vs the W380.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and W380.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | 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 area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $44 |