Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was launched 21 months later than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-6 against the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and HX7V is 85 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and HX7V.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger NEX-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.