Sony NEX-7 vs Sony QX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony QX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was unveiled 3 years before the QX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-7 scores vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 has external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-7 vs the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and QX1 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NEX-7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.