Sony NEX-7 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a complete review of the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The NEX-7 was announced 4 years before the RX1R II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-7 scores versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-7 features external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-7 and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the NEX-7 and the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and RX1R II is 84 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and RX1R II.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer you extra detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.