Canon N vs Sony HX7V

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon N and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 18 months after the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the N grades vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N comes with external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the N versus the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and HX7V.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger N provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.