Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was introduced 3 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NEX-5R matches up against the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R has physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5R versus the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and TX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5R will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger NEX-5R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.