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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was announced 2 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-5R grades against the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony TX5

 NEX-5R TX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony NEX-5R

 TX5 NEX-5R 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX5

 NEX-5R TX5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the TX5.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and TX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5R will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
73
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
62
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen capability
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX5
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2010-02-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $750 $239