Sony HX7V vs Sony W310

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony HX7V and Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was brought out 19 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX7V grades against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX7V against the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and W310.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer HX7V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.