Sony NEX-5T vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Sony NEX-5T vs Canon G1X Mark III

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-5T Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.78 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
38 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Sony NEX-5T

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
23 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony NEX-5T, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Sony NEX-5T First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon G1X Mark III Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-3N

Canon G1X Mark III

Sony NEX-3N

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-5T

Samsung NX1100

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Samsung NX1100

Canon G1X Mark III

Samsung NX1100

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A5000

Canon G1X Mark III

Sony A5000

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Sony A5000

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sony NEX-5T

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$299
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1534
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X70

$299
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting

$699
APS-C

Internal flash
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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