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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was unveiled 4 months later than the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX100V matches up against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony HX7V

 HX100V HX7V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony HX100V

 HX7V HX100V 

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony HX7V

 HX100V HX7V 
IntroducedOctober 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V comes with external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX100V compared to the HX7V.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and HX7V is 66 and 92 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and HX7V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX100V
Street photography with Sony HX7V
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (577g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (577g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony HX7V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-10-21 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 gr (1.27 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $429 $499