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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax X-5 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X-5 grades vs the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony A7R IV

 X-5 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Pentax X-5

 A7R IV X-5 
LaunchedJuly 2019August 2012Fresher by 83 months
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony A7R IV

 X-5 A7R IV 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X-5 and Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the X-5 against the A7R IV.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and A7R IV is 65 and 62 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer greater detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
88
you can focus manually
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (595g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery (670 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
high MP (61MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging info
Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
26
relatively wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (595g)
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony A7R IV
 Pentax X-5Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X-5 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-22 2019-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 567
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 665g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 670 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $230 $3,498