Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Released September 2017
- Old Model is Sony RX10 III
Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony RX10 IV
HX7V | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony HX7V
RX10 IV | HX7V | |||
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Released | September 2017 | July 2011 | More modern by 74 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 921k | Clearer screen (+519k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony RX10 IV
HX7V | RX10 IV | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) | 1095 gr (2.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $1,698 |