Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX7V

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX7V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was brought out 14 months later than the HX7V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-5R matches up versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R has got outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5R versus the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern NEX-5R provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.