Upgrade Guide
Sony NEX-7→Sony Cyber-shot HX60V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the NEX-7. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Cyber-shot HX60V
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Generation3 years newer (2014 vs 2011)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | NEX-7 | Cyber-shot HX60V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Street | -1.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.4 | ||
| Documentary | -0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | -1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | -1.9 | ||
| Macro | -2.0 | ||
| Architecture | -1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | NEX-7 | Cyber-shot HX60V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £90 used | £152 used | |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C sensor | 20.4MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 (AVCHD) | |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens OSS) | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (3fps with AF) | 10fps (up to 10 frames) | |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 350g (with battery and card) | 272g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.09x | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD, 921k dots, tilts 90° up / 45° down | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed Sony G 24-720mm f/3.5-6.3 (30x) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
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