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| General | ||
| Model Number: | HZ35W | NEX-7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | WB650 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $350.00 | $1349.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,248.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-03-31 | 2011-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.4 oz
(238 g)
includes batteries |
19.8 oz
(560 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (107 x 61 x 28 mm) |
4.7 x
2.6 x
1.7 in. (120 x 67 x 43 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | 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: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2) |
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 2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (60/30) |
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: | MP4 (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC)) | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony E |
| Lens: | Schneider-Kreuznach | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 360mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 15.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.2 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/12 | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
80 cm 1.2 - 31.5 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | up to 5x | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection: TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Selection AF, Face Detection/Recognition | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot, Object Tracking, Face Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | 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: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.09x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 614,400 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12.5x | 16.7x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000. |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom | 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: | 1/2000 - 16 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Smart Auto, Beauty Shot, Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close - up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Food, Cafe | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2, double, motion seconds | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide : 0.3 m - 5.0 m; Tele : 0.5 m - 3.0 m (ISO AUTO) | 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: | n/a | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264 (MPEG4.AVC)) | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
| Included Memory: | 128.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Remote Controller (SCR-A5) | Optional Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | HMDI Type D output, DC input | 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): | 2.44 | 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? | Yes | 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): | 0.82 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.82 seconds | |
| 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): | 0.111 seconds | 0.022 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag: Wide-area AF = 0.225s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.7 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.0 seconds | 1.8 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 240 shots | 430 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 350 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary SLB-11A | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary SLB-11A Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PC SW (Intelli-Studio) | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Includes a built-in GPS with Map View mode. | 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. |
