Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was announced 23 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HX7V grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V offers 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX7V and the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older HX7V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.