Sony HX5 vs Sony RX1R

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony HX5 and Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The HX5 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX1R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX5 matches up vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 has got physical 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) and the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Sony HX5 and Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX5 against the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and RX1R.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.