Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX100V

Following is a extensive overview of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was unveiled 21 months after the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-5R grades versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and TX100V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent NEX-5R should have a benefit in sensor technology.