Sony NEX-7 vs Sony WX80

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony WX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-7 was unveiled 13 months prior to the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-7 matches up vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 offers 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-7 versus the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and WX80 is 84 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-7 and WX80.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.