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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W800
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W800

 NEX-5T W800 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony NEX-5T

 W800 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W800

 NEX-5T W800 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
Sony W800 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
69
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
77
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
70
lighter than average (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no microphone port
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony W800
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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