Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are comparing the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX7V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was revealed 20 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-3N scores versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N offers external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-3N provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent NEX-3N will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.