Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-5R
Released in 2012, Alpha NEX-5R has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 276 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
vs Sony Alpha NEX-5T
VS
Sensor area
365 mm²
Alpha NEX-5R365 mm²
Alpha NEX-5T- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Alpha NEX-5R and Alpha NEX-5T have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha NEX-5RMetricAlpha NEX-5T
16.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
23.4 × 15.6Sensor23.4 × 15.6
4.76 µmPixel pitch4.76 µm
22.67 µm²Pixel area22.67 µm²
4.41 MP/cm²Pixel density4.41 MP/cm²
1.54Crop factor1.54
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
276 gWeight—
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha NEX-5R and Alpha NEX-5T have the same sensor area. The Alpha NEX-5T has the lighter body. The Alpha NEX-5R and Alpha NEX-5T have the same effective resolution. The Alpha NEX-5T is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-5T
Released in 2013, Alpha NEX-5T has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.