Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W800

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.

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.

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.

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.