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Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V

589 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (112)
performance (101)
image quality (84)
portability (69)
screen (66)

Negative
battery (21)
energy (10)
color (10)
memory (7)
shutter (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 589 reviews of Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The image quality and performance also get good feedback. Views about the focus and flash are different, while there are some less positive reviews about the storage and energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and performance. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the storage.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX7V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price. The image quality also gets good reviews, but there are some less positive views about the memory. Reviews are divided on the usability.

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60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V review

It might be easier to list what the Sony DSC-HX7 doesn't have, rather than the things that it does. Sony has crammed pretty much everything but the kitchen sink into this sturdy little snapper: it produces huge panoramic shots in single sweep, can take...

May, 2011

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sony Cybershot HX7v GPS Pocket Zoom Review

Joshua Waller reviews the new Sony Cybershot HX7v - Sony's new pocket zoom features a high speed CMOS sensor, and GPS.

GPS 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...

Some purple fringing in extreme conditions

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

The compact 10x-zoom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V packs in features and delivers impressive, low-noise images even at its highest ISO. But it falls a bit shy of its predecessor in terms of image sharpness.

Large, high-resolution LCD. 10x optical zoom lens. Top-notch low-light performance. Good HD video quality.

Images are a bit soft. Finicky GPS. Disappointing 3D capture. No dedicated battery charger. Slow to start recording video.

The GPS automatically adds coordinates to your image, allowing you to see the position from which a photo was taken in Picasa, iPhoto, and other compatible applications. Unfortunately, the GPS on the HX7V was a little temperamental in my tests. It took...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

The ; is a feature-filled compact megazoom with very good photo and video quality and fast shooting performance.

The HX7V's photos aren't the sharpest, its interface can be sluggish, and there are a couple of minor design issues.

There's very little not to like about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V, as it solves common snapshot camera issues while still being relatively simple and fun to use.

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX7V Preview

The Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V is the mid-range model in a series of five new cameras recently announced from Sony at CES. It features a Sony G-series 10x optical zoom lens, 1080/60i AVCHD video recording, a 3" LCD viewing screen, a huge 16.2 megapixel "Exmor...

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

With a built-in GPS and compass, the 10x optical zoom HX7V from Sony is definitely a traveller's camera.

The HX7V will be available in Australia from March or April this year.

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V is a feature-packed travel-zoom camera, offering a 10x, 25-350mm zoom lens, 16.2 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, built-in GPS tracking complete with a compass, full 1080i high-definition video recording with...

The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX7V is a great alternative to the more expensive HX9V, our favourite travel-zoom, featuring a more modest 10x zoom, slightly slower autofocus, and "only" 1080i video, but otherwise offering all of the same cutting-edge features,...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)

Sony CyberShot DSC-HX7V Review, Price in India

The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX7V is one of the budget cameras which offer a lot to the masses.

If you are looking for a compact megazoom camera then the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V is surely worth giving a shot. Its low light photo quality, good shooting performance and unlimited features are some of the reasons why you should go for the gadget. It...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Digital Camera

If versatility is as important to you as image and video quality, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V is the camera to get, and its flexibility made it our top recommendation among advanced compact cameras. The device combines a 10x zoom and perfect image...

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)