Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact vs Nexus 7 comparison review: Sony's new 8in tablet is a strong Nexus 7 rival

At the beginning of September, during 2014's IFA event in Berlin, Sony unveiled the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact – a long-awaited addition to the Xperia Z tablet range. The Nexus 7 is much older than the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact after launching in summer 2013 but still reigns our tablet chart. Here, we put the new 8in Sony tablet head-to-head with the year-old second-generation Nexus 7 in our Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact vs Nexus 7 comparison review. See also:The best tablets of 2014

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact vs Nexus 7 comparison review: Price & availability

Sony has revealed that the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet will be launching this autumn with a price tag of £329. That's more expensive than the Nexus 7, which you'll find for under £200 if you shop around. Plus, the Nexus 7 is available now so if you want to go out and buy yourself a new 7in tablet tomorrow the Nexus 7 is the one you'll want.