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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was released 20 months after the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5T scores vs the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony TX200V

 NEX-5T TX200V 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony NEX-5T

 TX200V NEX-5T 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX200V

 NEX-5T TX200V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T features 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5T against the TX200V.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and TX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX200V will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
36
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
77
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
71
weather proofing
has focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-27 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $500