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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was released 9 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-5T scores against the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-5T ZV-E10 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony NEX-5T

 ZV-E10 NEX-5T 
IntroducedJuly 2021August 2013More modern by 96 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-5T ZV-E10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T provides outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T vs the ZV-E10.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and ZV-E10 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and ZV-E10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony ZV-E10 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography factors
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
77
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (440 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography factors
77
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
88
good battery life (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
82
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony ZV-E10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-27 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 425
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 343 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $699