Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9 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
- Launched August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NEX-5T was unveiled 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NEX-5T scores against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony WX9
NEX-5T | WX9 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony NEX-5T
WX9 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX9
NEX-5T | WX9 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys external dimensions 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the WX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and WX9.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer NEX-5T provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | 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 | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $188 |