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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(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
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was manufactured 6 months prior to the WX70 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX7V grades versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX70

 HX7V WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony HX7V

 WX70 HX7V 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX70

 HX7V WX70 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX7V vs the WX70.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX7V
Travel photography with Sony WX70
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
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 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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $242