Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was brought out 7 months later than the RX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NEX-5T scores versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T has got outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and RX1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.