Sony HX7V vs Sony W810

Lets look much closer at the Sony HX7V vs Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX7V grades against the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V features physical 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HX7V against the W810.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and W810.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HX7V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.