Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 7 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-7.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.