Sony HX7V vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX7V and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively close but the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX7V was brought out 9 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the HX7V scores vs the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V provides 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX7V and the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and RX100 VII.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX7V will be behind with regard to sensor tech.