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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was unveiled 7 months after the TX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5R scores versus the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony TX20

 NEX-5R TX20 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony NEX-5R

 TX20 NEX-5R 
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX20

 NEX-5R TX20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R features outer measurements 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 TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5R and the TX20.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and TX20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern NEX-5R should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
73
supports touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
72
good battery life (250 per charge)
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
good battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
Vlogging with Sony TX20
31
touchscreen functionality
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX20
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $750 $330