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Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX7V and Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX7V matches up against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony HX90V

 HX7V HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX7V

 HX90V HX7V 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2011Newer by 45 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony HX90V

 HX7V HX90V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX7V against the HX90V.

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and HX90V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX7V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery power (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $440