Sony NEX-5T vs Nikon Z6

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Sony NEX-5T vs Nikon Z6

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

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-5T Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NEX-5T.

35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z6 Review.
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Compare Nikon Z6 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z6 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A5100
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Differences

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Nikon Z6

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
38 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
392g vs 1175g
Lighter weight

Nikon Z6 advantages over Sony NEX-5T

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 4.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Z6 test data on DxO Mark NEX-5T test data on DxO Mark

3,299 vs 1,015 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.5 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
47 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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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

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
Read our Nikon Z6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

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

Nikon Z6

Sony NEX-3N

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Z6 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

Nikon Z6

Samsung NX1100

$1797
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$450
APS-C

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon Z6 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

Nikon Z6

Sony A5000

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Sony A7 III

Sony NEX-5T

Sony A7 III

$299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$1665
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Canon EOS R

Sony NEX-5T

Canon EOS R

$299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$1632
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1632
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

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