Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX9V

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-7 was brought out 5 months later than the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-7 grades vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-7 against the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and HX9V is 84 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and HX9V.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-7 will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.