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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was launched 4 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-5T grades vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony TX1

 NEX-5T TX1 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 TX1 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX1

 NEX-5T TX1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T provides external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5T against the TX1.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and TX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-5T will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer NEX-5T should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
Sports photography with Sony TX1
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
77
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-27 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $350