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Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

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
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Sony HX7V and Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was announced 5 years before the HX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX7V grades vs the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony HX80

 HX7V HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony HX7V

 HX80 HX7V 
ReleasedMarch 2016July 2011Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony HX80

 HX7V HX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX7V and the HX80.

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and HX80.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX80 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery power (390 shots)
lighter than average in class (245g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic port
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Sony HX7V vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony HX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $368