Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX7V was released at a similar time to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX7V scores against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX30
HX7V | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX7V
WX30 | HX7V | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX30
HX7V | WX30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX7V enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX7V vs the WX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and WX30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $499 | $259 |