Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX1R
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63 Features
71 Overall
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX1R 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
- Launched December 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very similar but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-7 was released 18 months earlier than the RX1R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-7 scores vs the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony RX1R
| NEX-7 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony NEX-7
| RX1R | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | December 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX1R
| NEX-7 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-7 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-7 vs the RX1R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and RX1R is 84 and 79 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-7 and RX1R.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The NEX-7 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The older NEX-7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-12-13 | 2013-06-26 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.0 |
| Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 81 | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 1016 | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 430 photos | 270 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| 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 |
| Price at release | $699 | $2,798 |