Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX9

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was introduced 2 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R provides external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R and the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and TX9.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NEX-5R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.