Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was unveiled 11 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up versus the NEX-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T5 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and NEX-7 is 70 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and NEX-7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T5 to offer you extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.