Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.