Sony HX10V vs Sony HX7V
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
(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 HX10V vs Sony HX7V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Sony HX10V versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX10V was announced 8 months later than the HX7V so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX10V matches up against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX10V vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony HX7V
HX10V | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony HX10V
HX7V | HX10V |
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Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony HX7V
HX10V | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony HX10V vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Sony HX10V versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HX10V against the HX7V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.
Sony HX10V vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and HX7V.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX10V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX10V vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 320 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $616 | $499 |