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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was introduced 6 months prior to the WX50 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX7V matches up against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX50

 HX7V WX50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony HX7V

 WX50 HX7V 

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX50

 HX7V WX50 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX7V versus the WX50.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and WX50.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208g (0.46 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $250