Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V, 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.

      Both cameras were introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.5 vs f/5.9
      Lighter 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) vs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)

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      Sony HX5
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Sony HX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      9.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Samsung WB750
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.5 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      Sony HX9V
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 250 mm vs 384 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 16x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.3
      Manual Exposure Mode vs

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      Sony HX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      9.1 MP

      Sony HX5
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S II
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      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Built-in GPS
        Light208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      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-HX9V 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 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.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

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

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      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-HX9V come with NP-BG1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      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-HX9V. 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 4.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V body has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.34"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      102 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and give both of them the score of 59 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)


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