Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony HX7V
HX100V | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony HX100V
HX7V | HX100V |
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Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony HX7V
HX100V | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | October 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and HX7V is 66 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |