Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-5T matches up vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T has got 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) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the RX100 V.

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

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and RX100 V.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T is going to be behind in sensor technology.