Sony DSC-HX7V 16.2 Megapixel Extended Zoom Reviews Roundup
Sony today announces five new 16.2 Megapixels Cyber-shot digital still cameras - models DSC-TX100V, DSC-TX10, DSC-HX7V, DSC-WX10 and DSC-WX9. These cameras features a "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture.
The TX100V is the first Cyber-shot camera with a 3.5-inch OLED with touch screen that provides deeper blacks and more vibrant color contrast on the screen, all while being thinner and having a faster response time than most LCDs. It can also support full HD (1920 x 1080/60p) video capability at 60p. The DSC-TX10, DSC-HX7V, DSC-WX10 and DSC-WX9 cameras can record movies at 60i in 1080 AVCHD format. Additionally, the DSC-WX10 camera include a high-speed linear auto focus feature that provides quick and precise focusing similar to the speed of a DSLR camera.
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Sony DSC-HX7V Camera Reviews Roundup
| LetsGoDigital: "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture. Other features include:Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and moviesSony® G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact c..." - Oct 13 2011 More » | |
| CNET UK: "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture. Other features include:Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and moviesSony® G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact c..." - Sep 07 2011 More » | |
| Photography BLOG: "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture. Other features include:Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and moviesSony® G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact c..." - Aug 10 2011 More » | |
| CNET US: "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture. Other features include:Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and moviesSony® G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact c..." - Aug 04 2011 More » | |
| Imaging Resource: "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture. The DSC-HX7V is available in black, white, red and blue colors for about $300. Features include:Full HD 1080@60i with Dual R..." - Jul 30 2011 More » | |
| ePhotoZine: "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture. The DSC-HX7V is available in black, white, red and blue colors for about $300. Features include:Full HD 1080@60i with Dual R..." - Jun 21 2011 More » | |
| Pocket-lint: "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor and are the world's first compact digital still cameras to include 3D Still Image mode for taking 3D images using only one lens and imager. They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technology, for taking still photos during video capture. The DSC-HX7V is available in black, white, red and blue colors for about $300. Features include:Full HD 1080@60i with Dual R..." - Mar 21 2011 More » |
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User Review of the camera - Sony DSC-HX7V
wow, Sedge
Great camera. Fast shutter, gets amazing pictures... better than could have expected for a point a shoot! Would seriously recommend this one!
Excellent and pretty, Mastercard "OMNICIENTE"
This camera is ligth and take excellents photos. Smart and easy to use. Sony cameras are good for pro and amateurs photographers. I recommend it.
good picture quality, cute, but definitely a little slow, R. Mann "sdavenport"
i like the camera (got it in blue), but i certainly don't love it. the quality of the pictures is great, and it takes excellent pictures without a flash (as others have mentioned). it's not so small that it's hard to handle, but also easily drops into a pocket. the rubber grip on the side is great - you can actually keep a hold on it, even if you're moving about - and it also has a strap - so if you DO drop it, you must have been trying to.
one of my major complaints is one i've noticed from others - it IS very noticeably slow, particularly when turning it on. if you're hoping to grab it quickly to photograph a more fleeting moment, you're going to be disappointed. also, the zoom control is VERY POORLY LOCATED - it's a bigger issue than how slow it turns on. it's on the TOP of the camera, nowhere that one of your fingers (or thumb) would ever be located, unless you've got very unusual hands. without a lot of use, you're likely going to have to stop and LOOK, and adjust the zoom - it's very difficult to use in the middle of taking shots.
i'd probably recommend you consider a different product, although i was happy with my previous two cyber-shot cameras. unfortunately, this one didn't come close to those two...
A noticable difference from my last "point and shoot", VA hiker
Excellent quality pictures! Although it looks like a normal "point and shoot," the pictures are very professional looking. I am and inexperienced photographer used to a Cannon, which I can whip in and out of action at any time. Although this camera takes an extra second to warm up, the pictures are worth it!
Best camera and best value, DINU
Amazing Camera, awesome picture quality and great features. SONY is beast, no one can beat it. 3D is just perfect.
Great little camera!, Julie Jackson
I bought this camera to use for our school sports team. I take pictures and video, edit them, and make slideshows. I particularly love the video on this camera; it's crystal clear and great quality. I would definitely buy this camera again because it's a perfect travel camera for our team and takes great pictures and video.
This camera snaps shots like a DSLR, jody
We did a lot of research before purchasing this camera, and we are COMPLETELY blown away by how great it is! The pictures are perfect, and the camera snaps the photo so quickly (very similar to what I would expect from a DSLR camera). I have young children who are always on the move, and the Sony Cyber-Shot captures it all with crisp/color-saturated photos. The videos are also fantastic! I highly highly recommend this camera!!!
Sony GPS enabled digital camera, William Schroeder
This Sony GPS-enabled digital camera is perfect for the work I do, which is Archaeology. Not only does it produce very crisp images, I can view where I took the images on Google Earth. This is a major advantage when trying to re-locate or describe a location to someone. I would recommend this camera to anyone who performs fieldwork and where field images are important forms of communication.
Great camera, Bob Reasoner
Lovr the high sipped setting or " machine gun" mode as I call it. Excellent for a point and shot camera.
Excellent Product, A. Diamond
This camera is all I thought it would be and more. The display is large and well-lit, something very important to me as someone who needs reading lenses. I am not a photographer so I can't write a technical review. But I was taking a variety of photos and video right away. I found the panorama function a little tricky but with some practice I got it right. I bought this camera to take hiking with me and the zoom and panorama functions were the main selling point. I great camera for a very good price.
Great Camera, Pablo Avilés
I had a nikon S6100 before I bought this HX7V but I didn't like it because of its slow shutter speed and the functions it had, so I dicided to buy this one and since the moment I took it out of the box I loved it. Great point n' shoot camera, im used to carry around my dslr and this is a great choice for a compact carry on camera. The best part is that it has all the functions of my dslr and it takes great pictures and videos, a great plus is the panorama mode that in my opinion gives any sony camera a great advantage over any other cameras.
I would totally recomend this product to anyone that is looking for a good, compact carry on camera that loves photography and want's to get that extra mile out of the camera.
Great camera!, Robert Price
My son is a budding photographer, and he is thrilled with this camera! With other cameras, he always got blurry photos, but this one is razor sharp. He's really getting a lot of use out of the video feature as well. Here are the things he was looking for: low light capability, HD video, good zoom, no shutter lag. He is satisfied on all counts!
Good camera, but with an intermittent problem, CRISTIANO BOCCOLINI
I have bought this camera eight months ago: it works good and I have been excellent shots with it, but I have been experiencing an intermittent problem: the on/off button sometimes does not work. I have been trying everything: change the battery, the memory card, etc ... but the camera sometimes does not turn off AND on.
I have called the Sony Cybershot assistance and they said to me send the camera to Texas! AND by my own expenses!!! Are they serious? I live at California, and the do not have any support center at my State! What a shame!!! I have been thinking to save the shipping money and buy another camera (of an another BRAND)!!!
Sweet camera, DRiggs
Pics look good to me; I usually just put most on facebook, so I'm not really anal about the quality. I hardly use any special features, but I like the options and this camera seems to have quite a few. Love the zoom, the panorama works very well compared to other cameras I've had that do the sweep panorama. I've taken some 3D pictures, but until I get a 3D tv (in like 10 years when I can afford one and after I have a new camera and no memory of ever taking the pics I've taken) I can't admire them. I may have to look at the pics on someone else's 3D tv sometime, but at the moment the pics I've taken have just been messing around. One feature I really like is the burst shooting. You can choose between two speeds (10 pics in one second, or 10 pics over about a 4-or-so second period), but viewing the burst shots is what gets me. The burst shots are kept under one picture preview and when you select it you can tilt the camera back and forth and it will go through the pics like a video kinda. I do wish there were options for an even slower burst speed, but not a real big deal. Decent low-light shooting.
Good Value, Steven T. Martin
Haven't used it a whole lot, but so far so good. No complaints, but I'm not a professional photographer.I would say a good cam.
Nice pocket camera but seems to have fatal, mrbasicshark "KDM"
I had the HX5V first and return for this one (HX7V) Not used much yet, but so far I think the HX5V had better battery life, held GPS signal better, and took more accurate pictures (explain later), but poor picture quality....The HX7V has good picture quailty for a pocket camera, bad battery life - need a spare or two, has a harder time and longer time getting a gps signal, and fianlly the fatal flaw seems like it has a bad delay, you miss the picture you are taking and get the picture after that moment..... I hope sony will update the firmwarre to maybe fix this, but not seen many digital cameras get updates like that, or maybe I just need to play with the settings more.....anyway, I really like the camera, but what good is it , if you miss the picture you are trying to take? Also, the video function seems fine, expect, it has a delay prior to starting after you hit record - and what I like about sony is you can zoom why you record...
In summary, I would say nice camera, nice features, nice quality (for a pocket), but skip it based on delay....what good is it if you miss the moment.
handy, versatile, and take-anywhere camera, J. V. Ortiz "j v o"
I am especially happy with its DV film and low-light photograpy abilities. Only minus for me is the short battery life.
camera, Carol
We love this camera. Used it for christmas. It takes great pics. Easy to use and were senior citizens. Would recommend this camera. We also took still pics to put on Ebay they turned out excellent
Proprietary Cable is a Major Negative, Techamaki
This camera charges the battery in the camera via a proprietary cable. If you are in a remote area and you lose the cable you are out of luck.
First they make you charge the battery in the camera and then to add insult to injury they make you use a proprietary cable. So instead of using one of your standard micro or mini USB cables, you have to carry around this special cable and I would recommend buying and extra one in case you lose it like I did. Expect to pay a major markup for a proprietary cable.
This is a great camera, unfortunately blemished by a very poor choice about the charging cable.
Great Camera For Me, Obsessed
I'm not much for long reviews, but I have really liked this camera. I use the HDR in it a lot. I love the speed of the multiply shot. I think one of the only downsides of this that I can think of is, when I go to take a video and push the record button, it takes about 5-10 sec before it's recording. Everything else that I use on it is wonderful!