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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Revealed December 2011
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 4 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-T2 NEX-7 
RevealedJuly 2016December 2011Fresher by 56 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-T2 NEX-7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the NEX-7.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-7 is 76 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-7.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Sony NEX-7 Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography information
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography advice
63
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
70
good battery power (430 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging info
33
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2011-12-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 photographs 430 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
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