Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-7

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was unveiled 7 months after the NEX-7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the NEX-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-7 is 80 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.