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Sony Alpha NEX-7

Based on 35 reviews

Excellent:

17
Good:

15
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros

Compact body, 24-megapixel resolution, Articulating LCD, Crisp OLED EVF, Built-in flash, 1080p60 video recording.
Outstanding stills, Excellent noise-handling characteristics, Attractive, compact design, Sharp, bright 3-inch LCD display, Ample lens options
Comfortable, sturdy, and compact exterior, Excellent control setup, High image quality.
Big, bright ultra high resolution EVF, 10fps burst mode, 1080p60/50 movie mode, PASM modes for movie shooting, Continuous AF in movie mode.
Extremely high resolution (24.3MP), Bestinclass OLED viewfinder, Innovative TriNavi controls, Full HD 50p and 25p video recording, Great shutter responsiveness
Excellent photo quality, Compact, wellbuilt, easytohold body, Articulating 3inch LCD display with 921k pixels, good outdoor/low light visibility, Gorgeous OLED electronic viewfinder, Very fast AF performance when lighting is good, Full manual controls plu
OLED viewfinder, highresolution images, array of controls, built in flash, wireless flash control

Cons

So-so kit lens, Proprietary hot shoe, Not as good at high ISO as other NEX cameras, Easy to start recording video unintentionally.
Expensive, GUI has a definite learning curve, No built-in IS; requires lens with OIS
Annoying file structure for video and stills, Slightly confusing menu interface, Small high quality lens library
Bracketing limited to +/-0.3 or +/-0.7EV, Poor menu layout and organisation, Movie button easy to accidentally press, AF struggles in poor light, Limited selection of native E-mount lenses.
ISO 3,200 and beyond unsuitable for large prints
Expensive, User interface can be overwhelming; menu system still needs work, Redeye a problem, no removal tool available, Sensor is a a magnet for dust (just like the NEX5), Proprietary hot shoe (unless you buy a pricey accessory); builtin flash cannot ac
Control placement, lowlight autofocus, slower AF than some CSC competitors, limited battery life

By PC Mag on April 25, 2012

Sony's high-end mirrorless camera, the Alpha NEX-7 is a top performer brimming with features, but a camera of this caliber deserves a better kit lens....

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By The Luminous Landscape on April 01, 2012

Sony NEX-7 with 18-200mm @ ISO 100 It's now been six months since I started using the Sony NEX-7. I received one for testing in November, 2011, just before leaving for six months...

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By Digital Trends on March 27, 2012

If you’re looking for a camera that’ll last for years and has tons of options to help you grow as a photographer, buy the Sony alpha NEX-7....

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By Camera Gear Guide on March 27, 2012

We can’t help but to think that Sony has itself a really compelling camera system with its NEX family. On the consumer side, the NEX-5n and NEX-C3 bring excellent image quality with beginner friendly point-and-shoot controls to less advanced...

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By Camera Gear Guide on March 12, 2012

We’re wrapping our review of the Sony NEX-7 and after a couple of weeks of use, we remain strongly impressed. The camera is a real earnest performer, looks and feels pretty good, and takes a great picture. Another big plus…the control setup,...

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By ePHOTOzine on March 09, 2012

Sony NEX-7 Specifications ManufacturerSonyImage SensorCCD pixels24.3Mp (Megapixels)Pixels (W)6000Pixels (H)4000Sensor TypeCMOSSensor SizeAPS-CAspect Ratio3:216:9LCD MonitorLCD Monitor3inScreen resolution921.600Touch ScreenNoFocusingFocusing...

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By Camera Gear Guide on March 05, 2012

We’re in the middle of reviewing the very compelling Sony NEX-7 right now and initial impressions are very good. Not only is the camera a blast to use (and darned responsive), the image quality is pretty darn good too. 24.3 MP on an APS-C sized...

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By Camera Labs on March 01, 2012

Ever since the NEX range was launched, photography enthusiasts have been waiting for a model that would exploit its potential to the full and the NEX-7 finally delivers on that promise. What makes the difference is the outstandingly good electronic...

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By Stuff.tv on March 01, 2012

Supreme picture quality and uncompromised DSLR-like control in a truly compact body...

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By Photo Answers on February 25, 2012

It’s clear that customisability was high on the agenda when Sony developed the NEX-7, as there are a large number of buttons that have been left completely unlabelled. This has been done to allow the user to...

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