Sony HX7V vs Sony HX90V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

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.

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

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.