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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 22 months later than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NEX-5T grades vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A65

 NEX-5T A65 
IntroducedAugust 2013November 2011More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony NEX-5T

 A65 NEX-5T 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A65

 NEX-5T A65 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5T against the A65.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and A65.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A65 to offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
Sony A65 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
Sony A65 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
77
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
68
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
Sony A65 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no mic support
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-08-27 2011-11-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 15
Cross type focus points 25 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 10.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 622 grams (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1015 717
Other
Battery life 330 photos 560 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $700