Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-7 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-7 grades versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 features external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-7 against the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and RX100 V is 84 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.