Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony HX50V versus Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was brought out 22 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the HX50V matches up against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX50V against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and HX7V.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX50V provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.