Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black)
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Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black) is an image-making machine that allows your creativity to soar--a high-resolution 16.2MP CMOS sensor brings high speed, high resolution and amazing low-light sensitivity with superb clarity and greatly reduced grain.
The wide-angle 10x zoom lens (25-250mm equivalent in 35mm format) covers a huge range of picture possibilities, from expansive landscapes to telephoto shots of sports and wildlife. Full 1920 x 1080 HD video lets you make stunning movies for viewing on compatible PCs and HDTVs. The bright 3" LCD monitor (with 921K-dot resolution) makes it easy to compose your shots and check them during playback.
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and sensitivity up to 3200 ISO eliminate blurry pictures due to low light conditions. The Superior Auto mode recognizes 33 scenes for photographs and 44 scenes for movies, and supplies the optimal settings for each one of them.
There are plenty of creative effects available too: 3D, 3D Sweep Panorama, Background Defocus (perfect for portraits with a professional look), and many more. For flattering pictures of friends and family, Soft Skin, Smile Shutter, and Anti-Blink modes give you the best pictures time after time. The HX7V even has a built-in compass and GPS!
- 16.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Image Sensor
- The DSC-HX7V features a 16.2 megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's Sony G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast up to 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080i movie modes.
- Sony G Lens With 10x Optical Zoom
- The Sony 10x optical zoom G lens brings distant subjects super close for great outdoors, sports, and travel photos. The compact size makes it easy to take with you in a pocket, purse, or backpack.
- 3.0" XtraFine LCD Display
- 3.0" (920K) XtraFine LCD technology gives you brilliant-quality still images and movies with easy focus.
- AVCHD 1080/60i
- Record movies in Full HD high definition 1080/60i. This provides stunning, smooth motion video with less distortion for playback on Blu-ray Disc players, Sony PlayStation 3 systems and compatible PCs and HDTVs.
- Background Defocus
- DSLR photographs are often beautiful because they blur the background, putting the emphasis on your subject. Now our point-and-shoot cameras can deliver this signature DSLR benefit. The system takes two shots, identifies the background and applies a defocused background keeping the subject crisp and clear.
- 3D Still Image and Panorama
- Produce awe-inspiring images with 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama capabilities. Photos will take on a new dimension of creative capabilities for viewing the world in a whole new way.
- High resolution iSweep Panorama Mode
- With high resolution iSweep Panorama mode just press the shutter, pan the landscape and let the camera do the rest. It automatically links together each frame to produce a high resolution panoramic image providing the ability to zoom in on small details. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion.
- Superior Auto Mode
- Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. The camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode, then quickly shoots and combines up to six shots to produce images with greater clarity, optimum dynamic range using backlight correction HDR technology and lower image noise using 6 shots layering technology. Superior Auto intelligently detects 33 scenes for still images and 44 scenes for movies, making it easy to get the best shot.
- Backlight Correction HDR
- Don't miss a single detail in high contrast shots. The built in backlight correction analyzes the image and automatically adjusts accordingly to give you a perfectly lit shot. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking three pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of each into a single image for more natural looking shots.
- GPS and Compass
- An integrated GPS receiver and compass record the location and direction of every shot you take and let you view your images on a map with compatible computer and internet applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots.
- Digital Zoom
- Capturing the right shot at the right moment has never been so easy. Digital zoom brings you right close up to the action so you can get that perfect shot, every time.
- Natural Flash
- Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash mode takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that reference to correct the color, for far more lifelike images.
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
- Soft Skin Mode
- Portrait subjects will love the results. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.
- Smile Shutter Technology
- Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.
- Anti-Blink Function
- It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
- HDMI Output
- The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a compatible camcorder, Blu-ray Disc player, a personal computer, a video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV). Easily connect your Cyber-shot camera via HDMI cable to any compatible HDMI compatible device to easily enjoy and upload your content.
- TransferJet Technology
- TransferJet technology, developed by Sony and advanced and promoted by a consortium of 18 other companies, allows you to transfer up to ten files between two TransferJet enabled devices just by touching their TransferJet logos together, without the hassle of hunting for cables or the complication of pairing.
- Motion Detection
- Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.
- Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software Ver. 5.5
- Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD using an external DVD burning device (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites (such as Facebook and Sony's Personal Space site).
- Includes Sony PMB Portable software
- With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable the DSC-HX7V makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites without the need for any additional software to install.
- Compatible with PC and Mac Systems
- The Full HD video captured with the DSC-HX7V can be used with the provided Picture Motion Browser software for PC and iMovie (sold separately) for Mac systems.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 16.2 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 16.8 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC |
| Max Resolution | 16MP: 4608 x 3456 @ 4:3 |
| Other Resolutions |
10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 5MP: 2592 x 1944 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 12MP: 4608 x 2592 @ 16:9 2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
10 elements in 7 groups 4 Aspheric (35mm equivalent: 25-250 mm) Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - 5.5 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 10x Intelligent Zoom: 12x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 39.37" (100 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | 125-3200 |
| Shutter | 30 - 1/1600 sec in Manual Mode |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Burst Rate | Up to 10 fps at 16.2 MP for up to 10 frames |
| Self Timer | 2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1.97 - 188.98" (0.05 - 4.8 m) Telephoto: 3.28 - 10.17' (1.0 - 3.1 m) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Memory Card Type |
Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo SD SDHC SDXC |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Minutes |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 3" LCD Rear Screen (921000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 HDMI A (Full Size) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NP-BG1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.98 x 2.24 x 1.10" / 10.1 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 6.28 oz / 178 g Camera Only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (13)
- Functional (7)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (6)
- Good image quality (6)
- Good in low light (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (6)
- Family photos (4)
- Low light (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Low-light image quality
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
I have taken just over 300 photos with my new Sony. I have tried to experiment with different lighting conditions and settings to see how this camera performs in different situations.
The reason I chose this camera is because I wanted a small, powerful, point and shoot camera with smart Auto settings. I take this with me everywhere and have used it at dinner parties, outdoors, and taking pics of the kids around the house. I want something I don't have to think about. I just want to turn it on and take a great picture. This camera works perfectly for me in that respect. Overall, I am very pleased.
First of all, I am very pleased with the clarity and resolution of all the pictures taken indoors, using the flash. I have a Nikon P90 and cannot take a natural looking indoor flash picture with that camera. Everything is always blurry and/or orange. With the new Sony, the colors are natural and not washed out. One thing I noticed pretty quickly, however, is that reds are more pronounced. Everyone looks like they are wearing lipstick and even the slightest skin blemish is accentuated. I have read about this in other reviews and decided to try it anyway. It isn't a deal breaker for me, but it is very noticible.
Low-light pictures taken with no flash are not quite as good as I expected. They are much better than my old olympus P&S, but not as good as my Nikon. They are bright and natural colored, but very grainy. Sony has tried very hard to get this right, and I think they have done it better than many others. I doubt any point and shoot camera can ever get close to DSLR quality. I also took some outdoor portraits without a flash. I found that clarity to be nice, but certainly not as good as when using a flash. My Nikon performed much better in this situation.
I love all the Auto settings on this camera. It is hard to get a bad picture. It even knew the subject of some of my portraits was an infant. I'm not sure what it did differently, but I was impressed with the fact that it could tell. ;)
Overall, I am happy with my purchase. I definitely see some shortcomings... the fact that it takes 5 seconds to switch between different settings/modes, for example. I also don't love the way it makes skin look, or that the low light photos are so grainy. But, it does take great pictures in most circumstances. I will admit, I've never been 100% satisfied with a camera. I think this is a great camera for the price. It is easy, versatile, compact and portable.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Everything
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
Very, very happy with this buy. Great quality of pictures, both still and video HD, and amazing possibilities. You don't need a cam corder anymore!
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
I USE THIS CAMERA WHEN I DON'T WANT TO LUG MY SLR CAMERA AROUND. IT'S VERY COMPACT AND EASILY FITS IN MY POCKET. IT'S NOT GOING TO GIVE THE PERFORMANCE OF AN SLR BUT IT WILL DO THE JOB FOR TAKING FAMILY PHOTOS OR CONCERTS.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- GREAT BATTERY TIME
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
I was up in the air between this model and the next one up (Hx9v). The only thing that sold me on this version was the price. I am not disappointed. I love the quality of Sony's pictures, the camera has a fantastic lens. The zoom is why I was looking at higher priced cameras and this one is excellent. It's a wide angle lens, which is great for capturing entire scenes. The functions may seem like a lot while looking online, but it has a very simple menu that anyone can figure out just after a few minutes of use. This camera is also far superior to any that I've tested in low light (birthdays, pictures of cities at night, christmas trees). It has a special mode for low light while holding (as opposed to a tripod), which takes a few pictures all at once and combines them to make sure the picture isn't shaky. Some other great features are the panorama shot, 3D function, and, my favorite to play with, is the smile detection function. This is great when you are just shooting candids of family. It will automatically take a picture when someone smiles. (there is a gage, which you can set, to decide when to take the picture, i.e. big cheesy smile, a normal smile, and a soft smile.
(For the best uses section: I have only been able to use it in a few scenarios, thus far)
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Fun to use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
This is a great little point shoot! Good picture and video quality. Bought it for my wife but I like it so much I want one! I also have the new Canon S100 which is also a great point n shoot but I find this Sony to be just as good and a lot more fun to use! Would buy again! Definitely will buy the newer model when it is available.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
I am a canon user, with three professional canon camera's and a bunch of L series lenses, but for a daily use camera with a good price and great functions, I would recommend this camera to anyone that would like having good photos in low light & having an optical zoom lens 10X, and also with panorama and 3D shots...the video is Full HD 1080 x 1990 ;) .... go for it and never hesitate ;)
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
It's a very nice camera. Very easy to use with good quality photografs. The Sony idea to charge the battery inside the camera is amazing. The GPS is great too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Great low light pictures
- In camera guide
- Intelligent Auto Feature
Cons
- In camera charge only
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
This is my 4th Sony. My last one lasted almost 5 years until I damaged its zoom ability.(It was still a VERY durable camera) I LOVE this camera! The auto adjust for low light pictures is great without having to spin a dial like previous models. The new location of the zoom is also an upgrade. I am a "point and shoot" kind of person, and this camera fits the bill. The panoramic feature is a nice addition, and the 10X zoom is a great upgrade from my previous x3 model. I would recommend getting an extra battery, and keeping it charged. The in-camera only charge feature is kind of a drawback if you aren't prepared for a long day of shooting. Like other Sony models, I do notice slight redness in some situations, and some undesired issues if the sun is shining directly towards the lens, or the screen on the back- as there are some glare issues. Other than that- this is a great camera for anyone of any ability. My nature, night time, daytime and action shots have all been crisp and clear. (16MP is more than enough to crop pics without losing definition after your zoom only goes so far!) Movies are also great. I purchased this camera with NO reviews yet written, but as usual Sony comes through.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good features
Cons
- Slow to boot up
- Slow zoom
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
Bought this camera specifically for travelling knowing that weight restrictions on flights...and just the pure convenience of not having to lug around bags of equipment whilst out and about, would make this a more practical choice than a digital SLR.
Shoots great pictures with great 16 megapixal resolution as well as a 10x optical zoom, and even shoots HD movies. The panoramic shot function is one of my favourites and has allowed me to get some great shots.
Full of features, easy to use, easy to carry and a quarter of the price of an entry level twin lens digital SLR. For the space conscience traveller, this a great choice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Can pass for compact
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Picture Quality
Cons
- Won't fit in jeans pocket
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
If you are looking for camera which has good quality pictures, aditional features and good zooming cpabilities ...but you don't want to carry a "gun" which can barely fit in you backpack than sony DSC-HX7V is for you.
I have been shoping around for alternatives and found panasanics, whish actually very similar to this on in everything, however readign reviews found that sony was better picture quality especialy in poor lighting. Of course I can't compare as I bought only this one, but I'm prety happy with quality I get from sony ...and I can still pass it for a compact as I don't have much trouble with it taking to the parties or other get togethers with frinds :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Can pass for compact
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Picture Quality
Cons
- Won't fit in jeans pocket
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
If you are looking for camera which has good quality pictures, aditional features and good zooming cpabilities ...but you don't want to carry a "gun" which can barely fit in you backpack than sony DSC-HX7V is for you.
I have been shoping around for alternatives and found panasanics, whish actually very similar to this on in everything, however readign reviews found that sony was better picture quality especialy in poor lighting. Of course I can't compare as I bought only this one, but I'm prety happy with quality I get from sony ...and I can still pass it for a compact as I don't have much trouble with it taking to the parties or other get togethers with frinds :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
We've bought this camera for our 3 weeks trip to USA and we really enjoyed it: easy to use, convenient, high quality of pictures and video.
Very convenient in travelling and spontaneous filming. From amazing closeups of animals in Zoo till panoramic, rich in colour view of Magic Kingdom streets (Disney World Orlando).
Very stable and fast, you can count on it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera (Black):
This is the second Sony camera I've bought. I use it quite a bit to take concert pictures & am very happy with the features of this camera. I've always used point & shoot so I can keep it in a pouch on my belt for easy access. The resolution & zoom are great for this style of camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $10.99
Viewfinders
Refine your angle of view.
- Price: $14.95
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $11.95
What's in the Box
- Battery (NP-BG1)
- Battery Charger (BC-CSGD)
- Multi Connector Cable
- Wrist Strap
- CD-ROM
- 1-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
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