Sony A7R vs Sony TX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A7R versus Sony TX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R was manufactured 4 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A7R matches up versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R compared to the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R and TX5 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R will deliver more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A7R will have an edge in sensor technology.