Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 5 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology 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 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5T grades vs the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T and the RX100 VA.

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

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.