Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was released 3 months after the RX100 II and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the RX100 II in relation to 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-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys physical 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 RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T versus the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and RX100 II.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.