Sony A100 vs Sony HX7V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A100 and Sony HX7V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was manufactured 6 years prior to the HX7V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A100 grades against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Sony A100 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A100 versus the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and HX7V is 64 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and HX7V.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX7V will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be behind in sensor tech.