Sony NEX-7 vs Sony a5100

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony a5100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-7 matches up against the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NEX-7 versus the a5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and a5100 is 84 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-7 and a5100.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older NEX-7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.