Sony HX7V vs Sony S2100

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX7V versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was brought out 19 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX7V matches up versus the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V offers exterior measurements 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX7V versus the S2100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and S2100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX7V to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher HX7V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.