Sony HX1 vs Sony HX7V

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony HX1 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX7V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX1 scores against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX1 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX1 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX1 versus the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and HX7V is 67 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and HX7V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX7V will provide extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.