Sony NEX-5N vs Sony TX5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was announced 20 months later than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-5N scores against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5N provides external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-5N and the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and TX5.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-5N will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5N is going to have an edge in sensor tech.