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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony A99
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A99

 NEX-5T A99 
LaunchedAugust 2013December 2012More modern by 9 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony NEX-5T

 A99 NEX-5T 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony A99

 NEX-5T A99 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
Sports photography with Sony A99
69
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
Sony A99 Travel photography info
77
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
60
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
76
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony A99
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony SLT-A99
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