Sony HX7V vs Sony W730

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was introduced 17 months before the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX7V scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor 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) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HX7V versus the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and W730.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older HX7V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.