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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-C3
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Sony NEX-3 and Sony HX7V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3 was released 13 months before the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NEX-3 matches up against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony HX7V

 NEX-3 HX7V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony NEX-3

 HX7V NEX-3 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony HX7V

 NEX-3 HX7V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3 against the HX7V.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX7V will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
52
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
59
good megapixels (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
27
has face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3 and Sony HX7V
 Sony Alpha NEX-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-07 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 297 gr (0.65 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 830 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $499