Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively similar but the a5000 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The a5000 was manufactured 6 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the a5000 grades versus the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony a5000 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the a5000 compared to the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the a5000 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the a5000 and RX100 VII.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The a5000 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older a5000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.