Sony A7R III vs Sony HX5

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A7R III and Sony HX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was introduced 7 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A7R III grades vs the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III provides external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Sony A7R III and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A7R III compared to the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and HX5 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R III using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R III will deliver extra detail using its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher A7R III will have an advantage in sensor technology.