Sony A7S vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony A7S and Sony HX7V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was announced 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A7S scores versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S has outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7S and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A7S vs the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S and HX7V is 77 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and HX7V.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX7V will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A7S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.