Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TF1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was revealed 9 months prior to the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the NEX-5R grades against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R offers physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5R against the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and TF1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older NEX-5R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.