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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX7V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5T was unveiled 2 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-5T matches up versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX7V

 NEX-5T HX7V 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2011More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony NEX-5T

 HX7V NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX7V

 NEX-5T HX7V 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the HX7V.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and HX7V.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5T uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern NEX-5T is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
77
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX7V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $499