Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The HX5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX5 scores versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX5 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HX5 versus the RX100 V.

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

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.