Sony A7c vs Sony HX5

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A7c and Sony HX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7c was launched 10 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A7c grades against the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c has outside measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7c and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7c against the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and HX5 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and HX5.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7c because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7c will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent A7c will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.