Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we will be comparing the Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The HX5 was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX5 matches up versus the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX5 and the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.