Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 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
- Announced December 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- New Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-7 was manufactured 18 months prior to the RX100 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NEX-7 scores against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony RX100 II
NEX-7 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony NEX-7
RX100 II | NEX-7 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | December 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX100 II
NEX-7 | RX100 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NEX-7 versus the RX100 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and RX100 II is 84 and 89 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and RX100 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-12-13 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400 gr (0.88 lb) | 281 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 81 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1016 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 430 shots | 350 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $699 | $598 |