Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was introduced 21 months earlier than the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5T grades vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in 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") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and RX100 IV.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.