Can't say about the others but I just gotten myself a HX9V which is quite similar to the HX7V. Image quality should be the same. As a general purpose camera.. I suppose its ok if you're not that picky. It's decent for facebook and web use up to 1024pixel resolution. At bigger resolutions .. then not so nice liao compared to enthuasiast compacts like the XZ-1 and the S90.
Just took these today while play play with the camera... click on the spoiler. See if it's acceptable to you or not... they're non-edited ... just resized.
One thing though, the steadyshot on active mode is really powerful. Video is awesome on this little camera.
At midnight
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At Noon... zoomed out... cloudy day.
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Added on February 10, 2012, 1:21 am
Sounds good.. though the 17-50mm Tamron autofocus speed will perform below par if the outer focus points on the 60D is used. It's a known issue. Most every-thing proof camera's aren't THAT good lo.. so I suggest a second hand Sony TX5 (click on the spoiler) or a Kodak ZX5 which kinda a fun cheap camera. Don't expect miracles though in terms of image quality.
thanks for ur detailed reply. i was really impressed with the night shots. first tested on my friends nex3. Handheld twillight is just great for night shots. the zoom is a plus and 3d is just a gimmick. cant really make up my choice yet.
is not comparing which specific model. nikon vs sony..which is better? thanks.