Sony NEX-7 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony QX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-7 was brought out 3 years before the QX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-7 matches up vs the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-7 offers physical dimensions 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 QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NEX-7 vs the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and QX30 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and QX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.