Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 III

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

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).

See the Sony HX7V versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.