Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The NEX-5T was announced 2 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5T scores versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony WX10
NEX-5T | WX10 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 33 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-5T
WX10 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX10
NEX-5T | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outside 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) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5T versus the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and WX10.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5T has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The newer NEX-5T will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-27 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
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 recording | ||
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 |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $200 |