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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-5T matches up against the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony RX10 IV

 NEX-5T RX10 IV 
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony NEX-5T

 RX10 IV NEX-5T 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017August 2013Newer by 49 months
Display resolution1440k922kSharper display (+518k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX10 IV

 NEX-5T RX10 IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T features 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the RX10 IV.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and RX10 IV is 89 and 52 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and RX10 IV.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony RX10 IV Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
heavier than competition (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography factors
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
77
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
77
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (1,095g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
29
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,095g)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-27 2017-09-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 315
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $1,698