Sony HX7V vs Sony QX10

Let's take a closer look at the Sony HX7V and Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was unveiled 3 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX7V scores vs the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V features exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Sony HX7V and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX7V compared to the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and QX10.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX10 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HX7V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.