Sony HX7V vs Sony QX30

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony HX7V versus Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was launched 4 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the HX7V grades versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX7V vs the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and QX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony QX30 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older HX7V will be behind with regard to sensor technology.