Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 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
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W800, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-5T was brought out 5 months before the W800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-5T scores versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W800
NEX-5T | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony NEX-5T
W800 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W800
NEX-5T | W800 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | February 2014 | Same generation |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T offers outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-5T against the W800.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and W800.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W800 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2014-02-13 |
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 area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
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 | 276 gr (0.61 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | 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 | ||
Type of storage | 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 | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $90 |