Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A65

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

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.

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

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.