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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A77

 NEX-5T A77 
IntroducedAugust 2013October 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony NEX-5T

 A77 NEX-5T 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A77

 NEX-5T A77 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony A77 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
Sony A77 Sports photography factors
69
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 Travel photography highlights
77
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony A77
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (470 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony A77 Vlogging information
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony A77
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony SLT-A77
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-08-27 2011-10-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 19
Cross focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 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 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lb) 732 gr (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 13.2
DXO Low light score 1015 801
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 recording
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
Cost at release $400 $900