Sony HX7V vs Sony WX300

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX7V and Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX7V was revealed 19 months earlier than the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX7V scores vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX7V compared to the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older HX7V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.