Sony HX7V vs Sony WX70

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.