Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.