Sony HX7V Alternatives
The HX7V is scored #52 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a brief summary of the HX7V.
16MP
1/2.3"
208 grams
25-250mm (f3.5-5.5)

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good zoom range (25-250mm 10.0 x zoom)
has built in flash
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't use external flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect auto focus
Down below are a number of rivals to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V sorted by their overall score. Feel free to browse through a full review of each camera or a comparison to the Sony HX7V by using the links underneath each camera card. You can click on the symbol to see a visual comparison or click here to see them all side by side.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
good zoom range (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
no headphone port

#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
fully articulated screen
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect auto focus
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
no headphone port

#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
fully articulated screen
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect auto focus
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
no headphone port

#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
good zoom range (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect auto focus
more heavy than competition (346 grams)

#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't use external flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect auto focus

#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
fully articulated screen
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect auto focus
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
no external microphone port

#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
good zoom range (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect auto focus
more heavy than competition (356 grams)

#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
good zoom range (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low resolution screen (460 k dot)
more heavy than competition (353 grams)

#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
good zoom range (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't use external flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
has no phase detect auto focus
