Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66

Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was launched 21 months prior to the TX66 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5 matches up vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and TX66.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX66 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.