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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Introduced December 2011
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 4 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NEX-7 
IntroducedJanuary 2016December 2011Newer by 50 months
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NEX-7 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has sizing 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-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the NEX-7.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-7 is 74 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-7.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
78
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography details
Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography highlights
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
62
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
good battery life (430 per charge)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging highlights
33
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2011-12-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 430 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,700 $699