Sony A7 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A7 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was brought out 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A7 matches up against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A7 versus the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7 and HX7V is 78 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and HX7V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7 will offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.