Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX5 was released 6 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX5 grades versus the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX5 vs the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX5 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HX5 will be behind in sensor innovation.