Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX10

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was brought out 13 months after the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-5R scores against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5R and the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and TX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern NEX-5R will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.