Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony TX5
NEX-5R | TX5 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony NEX-5R
TX5 | NEX-5R |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX5
NEX-5R | TX5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
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 |