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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30

Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2022
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was announced 11 years prior to the FX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-7 scores versus the FX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony FX30

 NEX-7 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-7

 FX30 NEX-7 
RevealedSeptember 2022December 2011More modern by 131 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k921kCrisper display (+1439k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony FX30

 NEX-7 FX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-7 versus the FX30.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and FX30 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and FX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Street photography highlights
Sony FX30 Street photography highlights
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
heavier than average in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (570 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
Travel photography with Sony FX30
70
better than average battery power (430 shots)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
good battery life (570 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (570 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Vlogging factors
Sony FX30 Vlogging factors
35
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (646g)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony FX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony FX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-12-13 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 16000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 400 gr (0.88 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 570 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $699 $1,800