Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 23 months later than the A77 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-5T grades vs the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T comes with exterior 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) and the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5T against the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and A77 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and A77.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A77 to provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T will have an edge in sensor technology.