Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The NEX-5T was manufactured 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NEX-5T grades vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony TX7
NEX-5T | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony NEX-5T
TX7 | NEX-5T | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX7
NEX-5T | TX7 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T features physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T against the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and TX7.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5T will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger NEX-5T is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $400 | $300 |