Sony DSC-HX7VB compact camera

DSC-HX7V, 16.2 Mp, 10x, CMOS, TFT 3", USB 2.0

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-HX7VB
12-01-2011
Packed with easy-to-use features for better-looking images and HD videos, the Cyber-shot HX7V digital camera is an ideal travel partner with on-board GPS. Experience high-performance imaging for detail-packed stills, 3D and smooth Full HD 1080i video.

Better looking pictures made easy
Not sure how to pick the perfect camera settings to suit a particular scene? Don’t worry, help is at hand. Superior Auto Mode adjusts exposure and other camera settings for optimum results in a wide range of shooting situations.

Magical movies
Left your camcorder behind? One touch is all that’s needed to shoot brilliantly crisp, detailed HD 1080i video clips. Picture quality is wonderfully clear and smooth, while efficient AVCHD video compression keeps files smaller for storing and sharing.

Know where you are… and where you’ve been
Knowing where your photos and video clips were taken adds a fun dimension to any trip. GPS displays your position on screen while you’re travelling. Back home, retrace your travels with exciting online map views on your PC.

Add a new dimension with 3D
Discover an incredible world of 3D imaging. Shoot 3D stills at the touch of a button. Capture wide 3D images to enjoy on your 3D TV with Sweep Panorama. Sweep Multi Angle creates amazing 3D-like views you can explore by tilting the camera screen.

Sensational images, even in low light
Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor R CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures.

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
178g
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 5.5
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.3 - 42.5 mm
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser (Windows only)
Camera shutter speed 
2 - 1/1.600s
Compatible memory cards 
MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
N
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, pre-flash, Slow synchronization
GPS 
Y
Histogram
Y
Megapixel 
16.2 MP
Optical zoom 
10x
PictBridge 
N
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Saturation adjustment
N
Sensor type 
CMOS
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Display

Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Extra/Smart zoom
72x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
40x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
25 - 250 mm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Camera playback
slide show
Playback zoom (max)
Y
Image editing
rotating, trimming
Start-up time
Approx. 2 sec.

Focusing

Smile detection
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
auto

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
290 shots

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4608 x 3456 pixels

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
N
Width 
10.16 cm
Depth 
2.86 cm
Height 
5.76 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) 
101.6 x 28.6 x 57.6 mm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N
Camera CCD sensor 
Exmor R CMOS Sensor