Sony HX7V vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be matching up the Sony HX7V vs Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the HX7V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor sizing.

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The HX7V was released 8 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX7V matches up versus the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V provides 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) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX7V versus the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and HX99.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX7V because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HX7V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.