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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(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
Sony RX100 VI
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony RX100 VI

 NEX-7 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony NEX-7

 RX100 VI NEX-7 
IntroducedJune 2018December 2011More modern by 78 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer 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 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography highlights
61
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
70
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (301g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
bad battery (240 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
35
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
77
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (301g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
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