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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • New Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony HX7V versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The HX7V was launched 3 years prior to the RX100 III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX7V matches up vs the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony RX100 III

 HX7V RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony HX7V

 RX100 III HX7V 
LaunchedMay 2014July 2011Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 III

 HX7V RX100 III 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX7V against the RX100 III.

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and RX100 III.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX7V because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HX7V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography information
Sony RX100 III Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography information
Sony RX100 III Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography details
Sony RX100 III Travel photography details
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
86
lighter than competition (290 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging info
Sony RX100 III Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
81
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (290 grams)
missing microphone port
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-05-15
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 290 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $748