Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX7V

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.