Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are reviewing the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses different sensor size.

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The HX7V was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX7V matches up against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V offers outside measurements 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 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX7V versus the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX7V with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.