Sony NEX-7

The flagship mirrorless camera with Tri-Navi control

Sony NEX-7
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model NEX-7

Key Features

SENSOR 24.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor
AUTOFOCUS 25-point contrast-detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION None
VIDEO 1080p Full HD at 60fps, AVCHD format
STABILIZATION Lens-based optical stabilization only
BURST RATE 10 frames per second continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER 2.4M-dot XGA OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 921k-dot tilting LCD screen
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, HDMI, microphone input
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis, no formal weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 350 shots per charge (NP-FW50)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony NEX-7

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via Tri-Navi dials
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Customizable via Fn menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Part of Tri-Navi system
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Part of Tri-Navi system
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony NEX-7

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Sony NEX-7 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-16000
Autofocus 25-point Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 60p
Stabilization Lens-based
Viewfinder OLED EVF
LCD 3-inch Tilting
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB, HDMI, Mic
Battery Life 350 shots
Weight 400g
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43 mm