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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5T scores against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony ZV-1

 NEX-5T ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 ZV-1 NEX-5T 
LaunchedMay 2020August 2013More recent by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony ZV-1

 NEX-5T ZV-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5T and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5T and the ZV-1.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
69
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
77
supports touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
81
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
86
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony ZV-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-27 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 315
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
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
Retail pricing $400 $750