Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon N and Sony NEX-5T side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon N has external dimensions of 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) (including batteries). Sony NEX-5T has external dimensions of 111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.36 x 2.31 x 1.53″) and weighs 276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon N and the Sony NEX-5T. Canon N is 32mm narrower and 10mm thinner than Sony NEX-5T but it is also 1mm taller. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon N has a built-in lens but Sony NEX-5T doesn't. Once you put a lens on NEX-5T, its thickness will increase significantly.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon N and Sony NEX-5T.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon N is significantly lighter (81g ) than the Sony NEX-5T which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on NEX-5T, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot N nor Sony Alpha NEX-5T provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony NEX-5T's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon N's 2.8" screen.