Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony NEX-7

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was unveiled 10 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores against the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-H2 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the NEX-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and NEX-7 is 62 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and NEX-7.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-H2 to produce greater detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.