Sony HX5 vs Sony RX10

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX5 versus Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX5 scores versus the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX5 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HX5 against the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and RX10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.