Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX220

In this article, we are comparing the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was released 5 months earlier than the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T features external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T and the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and WX220.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.