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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was introduced 20 months later than the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5T scores versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W610

 NEX-5T W610 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony NEX-5T

 W610 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W610

 NEX-5T W610 

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T features physical 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) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the W610.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and W610.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5T will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer NEX-5T provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
77
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-27 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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