Sony A7 vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony A7 versus Sony TX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 was unveiled 3 years after the TX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A7 matches up vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A7 vs the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and TX5 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and TX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 will give you greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.