Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V was introduced in July 2011 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 was introduced in June 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.104 x 4.578 mm and a total area of 21 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 come with NP-BG1 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo/optional SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 bodies have the same dimensions of 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5

102 mm

58 mm

102 mm

58 mm

58 mm

58 mm