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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony RX100 II

 NEX-5T RX100 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony NEX-5T

 RX100 II NEX-5T 
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX100 II

 NEX-5T RX100 II 
ReleasedAugust 2013June 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
Sony RX100 II Travel photography information
77
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
80
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
37
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-27 2013-06-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 25
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lb) 281g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 67
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.4
DXO Low light score 1015 483
Other
Battery life 330 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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