Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The HX7V was unveiled 13 months before the RX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX7V matches up against the RX100 in regards 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-RX100. The full galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX7V compared to the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and RX100.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX7V with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HX7V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.