Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II
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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)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II 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
- Revealed December 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched June 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX10
- Renewed by Sony RX10 III
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very comparable but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") use different sensor dimensions.
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The NEX-7 was revealed 4 years before the RX10 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-7 grades against the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony RX10 II
NEX-7 | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony NEX-7
RX10 II | NEX-7 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | ![]() | December 2011 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX10 II
NEX-7 | RX10 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 offers outside measurements 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 RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony RX10 II in the 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)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-7 and the RX10 II.
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and RX10 II is 84 and 58 respectively.
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-7 and RX10 II.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-7 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-12-13 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400g (0.88 lbs) | 813g (1.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 81 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1016 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 430 images | 400 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $699 | $998 |