Sony HX7V vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony HX7V versus Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the HX7V (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The HX7V was released 3 years before the QX100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX7V matches up vs the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX7V versus Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX7V compared to the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and QX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony QX100 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be behind in sensor technology.