Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a extensive overview of the Sony HX7V versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The HX7V was brought out 7 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX7V matches up against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX7V compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and RX10 IV is 92 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX7V because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.