Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX500

Its time to look more closely at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was launched 19 months before the WX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5T scores against the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5T against the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and WX500.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX500 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T is going to be behind in sensor tech.