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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Previous Model 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-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 9 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-7 
ReleasedJanuary 2021December 2011More recent by 112 months
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outer dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the NEX-7.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-7.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography details
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
62
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
88
great battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
70
great battery (430 per charge)
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
35
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lb) 400 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 images 430 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $849 $699