Sony A7 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A7 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively close but the A7 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the A7 scores vs the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7 against the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and RX100 V is 78 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and RX100 V.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.