Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was announced 3 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5T matches up versus the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T and the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.