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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX30

 HX7V WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX7V

 WX30 HX7V 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX30

 HX7V WX30 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX7V
Travel photography with Sony WX30
67
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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