Sony A9 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a complete review of the Sony A9 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A9 was announced 5 years after the HX7V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A9 scores vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A9 versus the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and HX7V is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and HX7V.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A9 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.