Sony HX7V vs Sony W530

Below is a extended review of the Sony HX7V and Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was unveiled 7 months later than the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX7V grades against the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V features exterior 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) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX7V versus the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and W530.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger HX7V will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.