Pentax E85 vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax E85 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 22 months earlier than the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E85 matches up vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E85 against the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.