Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony HX200V
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony NEX-7
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony HX200V
NEX-7 | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | December 2011 | May 2012 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |