Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620 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
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NEX-5T was released 20 months later than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5T scores versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W620
NEX-5T | W620 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W620
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T has got outside dimensions 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T and the W620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and W620.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | 220 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 recording | ||
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 | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $102 |