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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was released 3 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5T grades vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony TX5

 NEX-5T TX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony NEX-5T

 TX5 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX5

 NEX-5T TX5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5T vs the TX5.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and TX5.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5T will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
Travel photography with Sony TX5
77
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
environment proofing
includes touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX5
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-27 2010-02-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $239