Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
- Released December 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-7 was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-7 scores vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony RX100 VI
NEX-7 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony NEX-7
RX100 VI | NEX-7 | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | December 2011 | More modern by 78 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX100 VI
NEX-7 | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-7 offers external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-7 vs the RX100 VI.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and RX100 VI is 84 and 88 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and RX100 VI.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-12-13 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
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 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 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/2000 secs |
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400 grams (0.88 lb) | 301 grams (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 81 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1016 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 430 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $699 | $1,198 |