Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony NEX-7 and Sony HX20V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-7 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the HX20V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NEX-7 grades vs the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys outside dimensions 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 HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-7 against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and HX20V is 84 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-7 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NEX-7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.