Sony RX100 V vs Sony A57

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 V vs Sony A57, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and A57 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and A57 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 V was manufactured 4 years after the A57 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX100 V matches up vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 V vs Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 V against the A57.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and A57 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and A57.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 V because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 V will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger RX100 V should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.