Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony HX5
A7R IV | HX5 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | June 2010 | Newer by 111 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A7R IV
HX5 | A7R IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX5
A7R IV | HX5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |