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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was launched 4 months before the W810 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-5T matches up against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W810

 NEX-5T W810 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony NEX-5T

 W810 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W810

 NEX-5T W810 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2014Similar age

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T has external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the W810.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and W810.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
Portrait photography with Sony W810
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
77
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
67
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony W810
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-27 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 200 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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $100