Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX7V was launched 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX7V grades versus the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V enjoys external 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 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX7V against the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and RX100 VI.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX7V because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HX7V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.