Sony HX7V vs Sony A55

Below is a in-depth review of the Sony HX7V versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very comparable but the HX7V (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX7V was announced 11 months later than the A55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX7V grades vs the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX7V versus Sony A55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX7V against the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and A55 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and A55.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The HX7V comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The more modern HX7V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.