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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 24 months after the A35 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NEX-5T scores versus the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A35

 NEX-5T A35 
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony NEX-5T

 A35 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A35

 NEX-5T A35 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the A35.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and A35.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher NEX-5T should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
69
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
low battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
Travel photography with Sony A35
77
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony A35
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-08-27 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 15
Cross focus points 25 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.7
DXO Low light score 1015 763
Other
Battery life 330 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $598