- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 16,000
- Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-7 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NEX-7.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.4 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XP50 Review.
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General | ||
Model Number: | NEX-7 | XP50 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1349.99 | $199.95 |
Street Price: | $1,248.00 | $237.51 |
Date Available: | 2011-11-15 | 2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
19.8 oz
(560 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
6.2 oz
(175 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.7 x
2.6 x
1.7 in. (120 x 67 x 43 mm) |
3.9 x
2.7 x
1.0 in. (99 x 68 x 26 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Fujifilm |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 14.4 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 1.43 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
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: |
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) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | 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) |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony E | n/a |
Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Fujinon Zoom, 13 elements in 11 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 5 - 25mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) | F3.9 / F6.2 (Wide) F4.9 / F8 (Tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
9 -
80 cm 3.5 - 31.5 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom | Up to 6.8x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot, Object Tracking, Face Detection | Contrast Detection; Center / Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | 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 | No |
EVF Resolution: | 2,359,000 dots | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.09x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | 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, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | 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 | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zone metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) | SR AUTO, Natural Light with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Under water, Under water (Wide), Under water (Macro), Party, Flower, Text, Motion panorama |
Self Timer: | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, Red-eye Reduction,Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent | Auto ISO: Wide : Approx. 70 cm - 3.1 m / 2.3 ft.-10.2 ft.; Telephoto : Approx.70 cm - 2.7 m / 2.3 ft. - 8.9 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
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 | 95.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
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 | No |
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 | 220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 350 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 | Proprietary NP-45A |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-45A 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: | 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. | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Waterproof (5m/16.4ft), Shockproof (1.5m/5ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Dustproof, 1080p Full HD Video. Available in black, blue, orange, silver and green. |