Sony HX7V vs Sony W800

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony HX7V vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was released 3 years prior to the W800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HX7V matches up vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX7V versus the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and W800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.