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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX7V

 HX50V HX7V 
RevealedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 22 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony HX50V

 HX7V HX50V 

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony HX7V

 HX50V HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX50V
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
67
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging information
Sony HX7V Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony HX7V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-24 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272 gr (0.60 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $439 $499