Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5 was brought out 7 months prior to the TX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-5 matches up against the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5 has external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and TX100V.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX100V will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.