Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX20

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.