Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 II

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 21 months earlier than the RX10 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the NEX-5T grades against the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and RX10 II is 89 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 II will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.