Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Later Model is Sony WX500
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX7V was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HX7V grades vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX350
HX7V | WX350 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony HX7V
WX350 | HX7V | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX350
HX7V | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HX7V against the WX350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and WX350.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 470 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $270 |