Sony HX7V vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony HX7V and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX7V (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The HX7V was introduced 5 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX7V grades against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX7V and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX7V vs the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX7V using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will deliver extra detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be behind in sensor technology.