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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Sony A7R IV 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 noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 9 years after the HX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7R IV scores versus the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony HX5

 A7R IV HX5 
LaunchedJuly 2019June 2010Newer by 111 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A7R IV

 HX5 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX5

 A7R IV HX5 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV has got outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R IV versus the HX5.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and HX5.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver greater detail having an extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography info
Sony HX5 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography highlights
Sony HX5 Sports photography highlights
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
Sony HX5 Travel photography info
74
good battery pack (670 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
great megapixels (61MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX5 Landscape photography highlights
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (670 shots)
two card slots
37
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
Sony HX5 Vlogging advice
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony HX5
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-16 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665g (1.47 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Retail price $3,498 $275