Sony HX7V vs Sony A99

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony HX7V and Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HX7V (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HX7V was unveiled 17 months prior to the A99 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HX7V matches up vs the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX7V features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HX7V and the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and A99.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX7V using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HX7V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.