Canon 1D X II vs Sony NEX-7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon 1D X II versus Sony NEX-7, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1D X II (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty close but the 1D X II (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X II was brought out 4 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1D X II scores versus the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D X II Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X II provides outside dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D X II and the NEX-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and NEX-7 is 50 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and NEX-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D X II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 1D X II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.