Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W730, 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 W730 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NEX-5T was unveiled 8 months later than the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the NEX-5T grades versus the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W730
NEX-5T | W730 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 8 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony NEX-5T
W730 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W730
NEX-5T | W730 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T comes with exterior 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) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the W730.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and W730.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern NEX-5T provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lbs) | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | 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 media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $138 |