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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX500

 HX7V WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX7V

 WX500 HX7V 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2011Fresher by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX500

 HX7V WX500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kThe 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).

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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.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX7V
Street photography with Sony WX500
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
Sony WX500 Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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