Sony HX7V vs Sony WX220

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was announced 3 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX7V grades against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V offers outer 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HX7V compared to the WX220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and WX220.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX220 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HX7V will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.