Sony A7R II vs Sony HX5

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A7R II and Sony HX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A7R II was launched 5 years after the HX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7R II scores against the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R II Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R II comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R II compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and HX5 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and HX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A7R II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.