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Sony Alpha NEX-7

Based on 43 reviews

Excellent:

21
Good:

17
Average:

2
Bad:

3

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.
Ample lens options.
Excellent control setup.
PASM modes for movie shooting.
Extremely high resolution (24.3MP).
Full HD 50p and 25p video recording.
Excellent photo quality.

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.
User interface can be overwhelming; menu system still needs work.
Redeye a problem.

By G4tv.com on June 22, 2012

Video Review: Sony's new Alpha NEX-7 Digital Camera is designed to compete with the current crop of digital SLR cameras, and Gadget PrOnners Rob Delaney and Matt Mira review the...

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By itproportal.com on June 17, 2012

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By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

To draw a conclusion: Sony's Alpha NEX-7 is a camera that does a lot of good things. And it has few drawbacks. Advanced photographers will like...

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By RegHardware on May 17, 2012

The NEX-7 is certainly a great little compact system camera and one that comes closest to the performance and features of a DSLR – something I am quite sure endear it to many advanced and enthusiast photographers. Certainly the electronic...

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By The Luminous Landscape on May 01, 2012

Forum Login The Big Problem with the NEX 7 As reported repeatedly on this site and on many others, Sony made a giant blunder with the location of the video button on the NEX 7. It is in a place on the grip where it constantly gets inadvertently...

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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 CamcorderInfo on March 30, 2012

In terms of video, Sony is quickly positioning itself as a leader in the interchangeable lens camera market. The NEX-7, like the NEX-5N before it, handled our performance tests with ease, offering some of the sharpest video we've seen from an...

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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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