Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Older Model is Sony WX350
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX7V was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX7V scores vs the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX500
HX7V | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX7V
WX500 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX500
HX7V | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V features external 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX7V against the WX500.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and WX500.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older HX7V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $348 |