Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 19 months later than the HX7V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.