• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-HX7V advantages over Samsung WB800F

  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Samsung WB800F advantages over Sony DSC-HX7V

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 250 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Full HD video; Built-in GPS; iSweep Panorama; High-resolution LCD; Fast AF and burst mode.

  • Heavy noise suppression obscures fine detail; Superior Auto wasn't; Movie Record button hard to reach.

  • Read our Sony DSC-HX7V Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S8000

Sony DSC-HX7V
Nikon S8000
  • $294
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-HX7V vs Nikon S8000

Samsung WB800F
Nikon S8000
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Nikon S8000

Compared to Sony DSC-H55

Sony DSC-HX7V
Sony DSC-H55
  • $294
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony DSC-HX7V vs Sony DSC-H55

Samsung WB800F
Sony DSC-H55
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Sony DSC-H55

Compared to Nikon S8100

Sony DSC-HX7V
Nikon S8100
  • $294
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-HX7V vs Nikon S8100

Samsung WB800F
Nikon S8100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Nikon S8100

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Sony DSC-HX7V
Samsung WB850F
  • $294
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony DSC-HX7V vs Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB800F
Samsung WB850F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Samsung WB850F

Compared to Samsung WB350F

Sony DSC-HX7V
Samsung WB350F
  • $294
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony DSC-HX7V vs Samsung WB350F

Samsung WB800F
Samsung WB350F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Samsung WB350F

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