Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-7 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-7 grades vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-7 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-7 versus the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and HX90V is 84 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-7 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.