Sony HX7V vs Sony W330

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX7V versus Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX7V was announced 19 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX7V scores vs the W330 with regard to 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-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX7V versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX7V vs the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and W330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX7V will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.