Sony CyberShot H-Series DSC-HX7V 16.2MP Compact Digital Camera - Black
10x Optical Zoom 25-250mm, 3" LCD, Optical Image Stabilizer, Full HD 1920 x 1,080 Video Recording, Up to ISO 3200. BIONZ Processor, 3D Panorama, Background defocus, Built-in GPS & Compass
NIVO#: 27980Mnf.#: DSC-HX7/Black
Warranty: 1 year
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Overview & Features top

Sony CyberShot H-Series DSC-HX7V 16.2MP Compact Digital Camera

Open up a new dimension of creative possibilities with the DSC-HX7V Cyber-shot camera featuring 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama. Bring distant subjects close via the 10x optical zoom Sony G lens while the "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor delivers stunning low-light sensitivity with image clarity.

Features

  • 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama
  • 10x Optical Zoom
  • 25mm wide angle Sony G lens
  • AVCHD Full HD movie recording
  • Background Defocus
  • Built-in GPS and Compass
Specification top
General
Model
DSC-HX7V
Color
Black
Type
Compact
 
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
16.2 megapixels
Sensor Type
1/2.3" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
ISO Sensitivity
125 - 3200
 
Display
Viewfinder
-
LCD Size
3 inch
LCD Resolution
921,000 pixels
Touch Screen
-
Swivel Screen
-
 
Lens
Optical Zoom (x)
10x
Digital Zoom (x)
40x
Focal Length
25 - 250 mm
Aperture @ Wide
f/3.5
Aperture @ Telephoto
f/8.0
 
Image Recording
Max Resolution (H)
4,608
Max Resolution (V)
3,456
File Format
JPEG
 
Movie Recording
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frames Per Second (FPS)
50
Sound Recording
Yes
File Format
MPEG-4
AVCHD
 
Manual Controls
Manual Focus
-
Manual Exposure
-
Manual White Balance
Yes
 
Other Features
Image Stabilization
Optical
Print Compliance
<not specified>
Waterproof
-
 
Interfaces
Digital Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
A/V Output
<not specified>
 
Storage
Included Memory Card
<not specified>
Memory Card Type
Memory Stick Duo
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
Secure Digital (SD) 
Memory Card Capacity
<not specified>
 
Power
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
Movie: Minutes per Charge
150 min
Photos: Count per Charge
300
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
179 grams
Width
102 mm
Height
58 mm
Depth
29 mm
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (437)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Expert score (13)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
User score (424)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
  
Design (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Value for money (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.8/10
Features (9)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.7/10
Ease of use (9)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Performance (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Picture quality (10)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.7/10
Display (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
PROS• easy to use • good image quality • lightweight • compact • all round camera
Expert Reviews
DigitalVersus
22 February 2011
Sony Cyber-shot HX7V
A Good Screen We were expecting to see major improvements in screen quality from Sony in the HX7V. The low-grade screen used in HX5V cost the camera its fifth star, as the TN panel and out-dated definition didn't to anything to make lining up shots a pleasant experience, particularly when taking... Read more ...
PROSPleasant to use, good automatic settings, High-definition screen with wide viewing angles, Full HD video with stereo sound and optical zoom, Advanced image processing (accentuation varies in different parts of the shot
CONSLimited manual mode (only two aperture settings, GPS isn't sensitive enough, Using the GPS runs down the battery, Images can look over-processed (smoothing of solid colours, for example
10.0/10
CNET
6 September 2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V review Review
Sony could command far more than £250 or so for the impressive Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V compact camera. With a 10x zoom, tonnes of features, and a 16.2-megapixel sensor, it's shot to the top of our shopping list. Read more ...
PROSAutomatic mode selection, Great image quality, Long zoom in a compact body
CONSSome strange menu decisions
10.0/10
ePHOTOzine
30 July 2011
Sony Cybershot HX7v GPS Pocket Zoom Review
The Sony Cybershot HX7v is one of the latest pocket zooms from Sony, offering a 16 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, a wide angle 10x optical zoom lens, 3 inch screen, Full HD video with stereo sound, and 3D sweep panorama, as well as GPS. Read more ...
PROSGPS provides useful information - quick lock, Full HD video with stereo sound and optical zoom, Good image quality - excellent colour, Built in optical image stabilisation, Excellent low noise up to ISO1600, Images look great on the high quality screen, Clever high resolution panoramic mode
CONSLimited telephoto zoom compared to alternatives, Some purple fringing in extreme conditions
8.6/10
User Reviews
CNET
22 December 2011
Accepting the obvious limitations that one gets in a point an shoot camera, the Sony HX7V is really an excellent example. I own a couple of Nikon DSLR cameras (D700 and D300), but they are large and bulky for every day carrying around, traveling on my motorcycle, etc. Read more ...
PROSThe HX7V is well designed, Photos are great. 10x zoon is terrific, Menus are well laid out, the controls easy to find and use, Build quality seems decent, Macro is great, to take pictures in a very low distance you have to use Zoom, GPS feature
CONSLimited selection of picture compression, Only takes 3MP in video mode
10.0/10
Amazon
20 March 2012
Distortion at wide end
Disappointing distortion at wide end. Google it and you'll find a few complaints. At some of the pictures taken by my girlfriend my face was as long as camels face or my body was misshaped completely making me appear shorter but wider. If you really care about a true image avoid this camera. Read more ...
4.0/10
dpreview.com
14 April 2011
Good but slow.
Excellent picture quality and fast focus, but otherwise just too slow for me. Start up is slower than on other recent models. Zoom takes a full second before it starts zooming and I had expected better low light capabilities from this one. Read more ...
PROSExcellent picture quality and fast focus, but otherwise just too slow for me. Start up is slower than on other recent models. Zoom takes a full second before it starts zooming and I had expected better low light capabilities from this one.
CONSNo battery charger and no AV cable. Sony supplies an AC adapter with a cable that is almost the size of a charger but only serves to connect the camera for charging the battery.
7.2/10