Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W710

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was launched 8 months later than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-5T grades versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5T against the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern NEX-5T should have a benefit in sensor innovation.