Sony HX7V vs Sony WX10

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony HX7V and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was revealed 7 months later than the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX7V scores versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX7V offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX7V vs the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and WX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer HX7V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.