Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300
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![Sony Alpha NEX-7 front Sony Alpha NEX-7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7/Sony-NEX-7-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6300 front Sony Alpha a6300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6300/Sony-A6300-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Old Model is Sony A6000
- Successor is Sony A6500
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The NEX-7 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A6300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NEX-7 scores vs the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A6300
NEX-7 | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony NEX-7
A6300 | NEX-7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | December 2011 | More modern by 50 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony A6300
NEX-7 | A6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-7 against the A6300.
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 size comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and A6300 is 84 and 83 respectively.
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-7 and A6300.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged NEX-7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-12-13 | 2016-02-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400 grams (0.88 lbs) | 404 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 81 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1016 | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 430 shots | 400 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $699 | $889 |