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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-7 was introduced 5 months earlier than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-7 grades versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony HX200V

 NEX-7 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony NEX-7

 HX200V NEX-7 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony HX200V

 NEX-7 HX200V 
IntroducedDecember 2011May 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 has outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-7 compared to the HX200V.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and HX200V is 84 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and HX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-7 will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
45
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
70
better than average battery (430 per charge)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
35
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-13 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400g (0.88 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1016 not tested
Other
Battery life 430 pictures 450 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $699 $480