Thin section and scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations, X-ray Diffraction (XRD) measurements, and mercury intrusion capillary pressure were selected to systematically research the lithology, physical properties, pore structure, and diagenetic features of member-7 of Yanchang Formation (Chang-7 Fm) in Qingcheng Area, Ordos Basin, NW China. The influences of pore structure and diagenetic processes of physical properties were revealed, and the gradual evaluation standard was proposed. The results show that the Chang-7 Fm sandstones are dominated by feldspathic litharenites. The average porosity and permeability are 9.7% and 0.06 mD, respectively, which can be classified as a set of tight sandstone reservoir. The reservoirs stay in mesodiagenesis B stage, and the physical properties are primarily controlled by mechanical compaction and dissolution. The coarser particle size and higher content of quartz and feldspar improve the anti-compaction ability of relatively high-quality reservoirs. Meanwhile, quartz and feldspar also provide material basis for dissolution, and are important control factors for the development of relatively high-quality reservoirs. The pore type and structure also have influences to the physical properties. The primary pore has excellent connectivity. The development of secondary pores is conducive to porosity increasement, but has little effect to permeability. Based on the fractal theory, the heterogeneity of reservoir’s pore network is quantified, and the results show that the heterogeneity is negative correlate with the porosity and permeability, which means that the complex pore network is not conducive for the development of high-quality reservoirs. According to the pore structure and physical properties, three categories can be identified of the Chang-7 Fm tight sandstones. Class I and II reservoirs have large particle size, and the pore system is dominated by primary pores with less heterogeneity, therefore, they are favorable exploration targets. Type III reservoir has small particle size, and mainly develops intercrystalline pores of clay minerals, possess strong heterogeneity of pore structure and poor physical properties, which is not the target of tight oil and gas exploration.