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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was released 19 months later than the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-5T scores against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony WX150

 NEX-5T WX150 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2012More recent by 19 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony NEX-5T

 WX150 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX150

 NEX-5T WX150 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5T and the WX150.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and WX150.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX150 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
77
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX150
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-27 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Battery style 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 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $300