Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was released 13 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX7V grades versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX7V against the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and WX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX7V provides a benefit in sensor tech.