Sony HX7V vs Sony W800
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
Sony HX7V vs Sony W800 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W800 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W800
HX7V | W800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony HX7V
W800 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W800
HX7V | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX7V vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Sony HX7V vs Sony W800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $499 | $90 |