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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W510, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 2 years later than the W510 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-5T grades versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W510

 NEX-5T W510 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 33 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony NEX-5T

 W510 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W510

 NEX-5T W510 

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T has got external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the W510.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and W510 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and W510.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5T will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer NEX-5T should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
77
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
58
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no mic socket
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-27 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.61 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Form 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $99