Sony NEX-7 vs Sony a1

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony a1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-7 was brought out 10 years before the a1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NEX-7 matches up vs the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-7 vs the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and a1 is 84 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-7 and a1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will show extra detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.