Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX5

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.