Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-7

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 2 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has specifications 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-E2 and Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-7.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.