Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX9

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony TX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was launched 3 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NEX-5T grades against the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T has physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5T against the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5T will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.