Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was released 5 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the NEX-5T scores versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.