Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The HX5 was introduced 9 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the HX5 grades versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX5 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony HX5 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX5 and the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.