Sony A6000 vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are looking at the Sony A6000 and Sony HX7V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6000 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A6000 scores versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A6000 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6000 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6000 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A6000 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6000 and HX7V is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A6000 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6000 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6000 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A6000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.