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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 24 months after the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-A1 NEX-7 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2011More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-A1 NEX-7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the NEX-7.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NEX-7 is 87 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NEX-7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-7 to show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Sony NEX-7
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-7
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging highlights
31
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
35
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 400 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 350 photos 430 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $699