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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5R
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5N was introduced 2 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5N matches up vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony TX1

 NEX-5N TX1 
ReleasedOctober 2011August 2009More recent by 27 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony NEX-5N

 TX1 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX1

 NEX-5N TX1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5N against the TX1.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and TX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5N will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NEX-5N will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (460 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (460 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
33
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-10-03 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $350