Sony HX200V vs Sony HX5

Following is a extended overview of the Sony HX200V vs Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was revealed 24 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX200V grades vs the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V provides external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX200V vs Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX200V against the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and HX5 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and HX5.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX200V with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher HX200V will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.