Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 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
- Introduced August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
(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

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.

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W650
NEX-5T | W650 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W650
NEX-5T | W650 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |