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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV 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 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 V
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HX7V was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX7V scores against the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony RX100 IV

 HX7V RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony HX7V

 RX100 IV HX7V 
AnnouncedJune 2015July 2011Newer by 47 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 IV

 HX7V RX100 IV 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX7V vs the RX100 IV.

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HX7V will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography info
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography details
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography details
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
86
lighter than average (298g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX7V
Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
81
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (298g)
missing external mic support
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
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 All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $898