Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX1

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was unveiled 4 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NEX-5T matches up against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5T against the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and WX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.