Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched December 2012
- Old Model is Sony A900
- Replacement is Sony A99 II
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-5T was introduced 9 months after the A99 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NEX-5T scores versus the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A99
NEX-5T | A99 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | December 2012 | More modern by 9 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony NEX-5T
A99 | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A99
NEX-5T | A99 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5T and the A99.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and A99 is 89 and 57 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and A99.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NEX-5T will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony SLT-A99 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 19 |
Cross focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/250s |
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) |
Highest 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 | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 812g (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1015 | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 500 pictures |
Type of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $400 | $1,998 |