Sony HX7V vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX7V vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the HX7V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX7V was manufactured 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX7V matches up versus the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX7V offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX7V vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX7V against the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and ZV-1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX7V featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HX7V will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.