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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was announced 4 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the NEX-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-7 
ReleasedJanuary 2016December 2011More modern by 50 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-7 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and 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") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the NEX-7.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Sony NEX-7
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography details
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography details
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
61
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (430 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
72
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (430 per charge)
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging advice
34
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha NEX-7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 350 photos 430 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $699