Sony HX7V vs Sony W320

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony HX7V versus Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was unveiled 19 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX7V grades versus the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V enjoys external dimensions 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX7V versus Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX7V against the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and W320.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern HX7V provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.