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| Model Name: | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha NEX-7 webpage |
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| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | NEX-7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $1349.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,248.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.8 oz
(560 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.7 x
2.6 x
1.7 in. (120 x 67 x 43 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 81 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.4 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,016 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Sony E |
| Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot, Object Tracking, Face Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.09x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000. |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
| Self Timer: | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD), 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.59 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.65 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.69 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 18 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 13 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.073 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.022 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag: Wide-area AF = 0.225s |
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 430 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 3", 921K-dot, Tilting LCD, XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, Sweep Panorama, Hand-held Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Auto HDR, DRO, Level Gauge, SD/MS Duo Media Support, Built-in Flash, Flash Hot-shoe. |
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