Sony HX5 vs Sony TX100V

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX5 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and TX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The HX5 was launched 6 months prior to the TX100V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HX5 scores against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 offers outer dimensions 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX5 compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and TX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.