Sony A99 II vs Sony HX5

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A99 II vs Sony HX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was released 6 years after the HX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A99 II grades vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II features outer measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Sony A99 II vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A99 II compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and HX5 is 57 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and HX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A99 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher A99 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.