Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony RX100 IV
HX7V | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony HX7V
RX100 IV | HX7V | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 47 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 IV
HX7V | RX100 IV | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |