Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony RX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 6 months earlier than the RX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5T scores vs the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5T vs the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and RX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.