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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W650, one is 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 W650 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 20 months after the W650 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-5T scores against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W650

 NEX-5T W650 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012Newer by 20 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony NEX-5T

 W650 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W650

 NEX-5T W650 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5T against the W650.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and W650.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern NEX-5T provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
77
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
69
lighter than others (124g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony W650
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD Clear Photo 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 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs
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 shooting
Storage type 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
Launch pricing $400 $140