Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX7V was launched 23 months earlier than the RX100 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX7V scores against the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HX7V and the RX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and RX100 II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX7V due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HX7V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.