practicalphotography.com Updated:
2012-04-26 01:26:36
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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 personally...
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The Sony NEX-7 has an interesting lineage: it’s the top model in the second generation of Sony’s NEX interchangeable lens camera system, a group of cameras focused on good image quality without the bulky controls and steep learning curve of a digital S...
The next step in Sony's evolution of its NEX interchangeable-lens-but-no-bulky-internal-mirror camera system is technically brilliant: an amazingly detailed and clean image sensor shoehorned into a reasonably compact camera body that's incredibly well...
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Coming from a digital SLR background where each dial has a concrete purpose, the contextual nature of the Sony NEX-7’s buttons was initially perplexing for us. The same is true of the rear panel’s scroll wheel and soft buttons — they’re not labelle...
Excellent image quality, Extremely solid build quality, Clear and sharp electronic viewfinder...
Dial-and-wheel interface can be confusing, Menu system is unnecessarily complicated, Auto ISO artificially limited, hampering low-light shots...
The next step in Sony's evolution of its NEX interchangeable-lens-but-no-bulky-internal-mirror camera system is technically brilliant: an amazingly detailed and clean image sensor shoehorned into a reasonably compact camera body that's incredibly well bui...
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It's been a long time coming, but we're finally beginning to see compact cameras that are every bit as good as digital SLRs. The journey started with Panasonic and Olympus' Micro Four Thirds system, followed by rival compact system cameras from Samsung, S...
A delight to use with outstanding photo and video quality – and a price to match...
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2012-04-26 01:26:38
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While other manufacturers have bolstered their lower end compact system camera offerings, Sony has gone the other way and introduced a semi professional flagship model in the Alpha series Sony NEX-7. This contender is notable for being one of only two...
Packed with features, Adjustable screen, Electronic OLED viewfinder...
Expensive, Bulkier than rivals, No in-body image stabilisation...
The 24.3 megapixel, 1920x1080 video shooting, APS-C sensor-incorporating Sony NEX-7 is the priciest interchangeable lens compact to date. Luckily for Sony then it’s arguably the best, with a performance that should satisfy the semi pro. Even if it doe...
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We were bowled over by Sony's mid-price compact system camera, the Sony NEX-5N, so we couldn't wait to get our hands on the flagship NEX-7. It's a seriously handsome camera, with bold, business-like contours constructed from magnesium alloy. The handgr...
All the usual NEX traits: outstanding image and video quality, lethargic autofocus, iffy focus from the kit lens. Sumptuous ergonomics only just help it to justify the high price...
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Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas SevillaSony's NEX 7 ($ 1200) is easily the epitome of how far mirrorles interchangeable lens cameras have gone. This is a prosumer-oriented compact APS-C sensor camera that has a 24 megapixel sensor and 2.4M dot OLED e...
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REVIEW—SONY alphaNEX-7 compact system camera] by terry on 8 December 2011 Price: $1700 Serious DSLR alternative THE LOW-DOWN: This is the top camera in the Sony compact system NEX range. It has the world-beating 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor – higher r...
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Compact system cameras (CSC) have developed over the years and are now as much a part of the photographic tapestry as their DSLR cousins. It was only a matter of time before a high-end model would hit the shelves, and it’s Sony’s NEX-7 that takes that...
Great OLED viewfinder, decent image quality at high resolution...
Low-light focusing is poor, some layout issues, need more pro lenses in range...
The NEX-7 has the electronic viewfinder department all wrapped up, and the 24.3MP image quality is impressive considering the huge resolution. But with few E-mount lenses, a so-so focusing system that struggles in low light, and some layout issues, the...
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Just as many thought the race to squeeze more pixels onto camera sensors had ended, Sony announced a new flagship model for its NEX line of mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras in August 2011, with a 24.3Mp rear-illuminated CMOS sensor. The Sony Al...
Excellent image quality, Very good dynamic range, Intuitive control layout, OLED electronic viewfinder...
AF struggles in low light, Limited range of E-mount lenses available, Setting up customisable controls may take a while to get exactly right...
Just as many thought the race to squeeze more pixels onto camera sensors had ended, Sony announced a new flagship model for its NEX line of mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras in August 2011, with a 24.3Mp rear-illuminated CMOS sensor. The Sony Al...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2012-04-26 01:26:40
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Depending on which mode you've got the camera in (P,S,A,M, Panorama etc.), the two thumb wheels on the top of the camera and the wheel around the four-way arrows change different settings, such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture and exposure correction. A...
Incredibly sharp, precise electronic viewfinder, Good general responsiveness / Builtin flash, Nice design and handling / Customisable interface, Noise handled very well up to 6400 ISO, Good 1080 HD video mode...
No builtin mechanical stabilisation, You'll need a topnotch lens to make the most of those 24 Megapixels!, Poor battery life (230 photos) / Coninuous shooting with AF a bit slow (3.5 fps), Can't take a still photo while filming video / Noisy shutter, Proprietary accessories hotshoe / Still not many lenses available...
Sony's new NEX-7 is a very well-designed expert-level camera with a customisable interface, a high-def electronic viewfinder and an excellent build and finish. However, Sony's NEX lenses aren't good enough to get the best out of the 24-Megapixel sensor...
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Sony has taken the 23.5 x 15.6 mm 24.3-megapixel Exmor sensor it used in the Alpha SLT-A77 and installed it in a compact camera body to produce the NEX 7. It has also built a high-resolution, 1.3 cm XGA OLED electronic viewfinder into the new camera bo...
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Cameras with an interchangeable lens haven't been invented this year. There have been some models running around freely in the past years up until now. There are no signs that they will disappear any time soon. Sony has also produced such a gadget. Dear r...
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Sony’s NEX-7 is its flagship Compact System Camera that’s been graced with advanced features to justify the high-end price tag for a pocketable interchangeable lens model. Indeed this 24.3Mp APS-C shooter with a built-in OLED electronic viewfinder plus...
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 viewfinder...
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Just as many thought the race to squeeze more pixels onto camera sensors had ended, Sony announced a new flagship model for its NEX line of mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras in August 2011, with a 24.3Mp rear-illuminated CMOS sensor. The Sony Al...
Excellent image quality, Very good dynamic range, Intuitive control layout, OLED electronic viewfinder...
AF struggles in low light, Limited range of Emount lenses available, Setting up customisable controls may take a while to get exactly right...
Despite the occasional shortfall, the NEX-7 is a very pleasant camera to use, especially when you've customised it to your particular way of shooting. The built-in OLED viewfinder is a real bonus, providing a bright, clear view, and having a hotshoe an...
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In an opinion article last week, I stated that I didn't believe that compact system cameras would replace digital SLRs for serious photography, so with the inescapable power of Murphy's law, this week I find myself reviewing a CSC which could very well do...
Design, Control system, Image quality, Performance, Proving me wrong about CSCs...
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The Sony Alpha NEX-7 is the flagship of the company's NEX line of mirrorless interchangeable cameras. It features a 24.3-megapixel image sensor, rapid 10fps continuous shooting, built-in XGA OLED viewfinder, tilting 3-inch rear LCD, as well as dual contro...
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The new Alpha NEX-7 is one of the best interchangeable lens cameras we've ever tested. It captured sharp video in all of our tests, handled motion extremely well, and, to top it all off, Sony fits this impressive video performance into a compact package t...
This review was published on March 30, 2012. Since then, this product may have been discontinued or replaced. Pricing and availability may differ from what is stated in the review.IntroductionThe new Alpha NEX-7 is one of the best interchangeable lens cam...
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reviewed.com Updated:
2014-02-08 01:41:20
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Get the Sony Alpha NEX-7 Reviewed.com offers the ability to purchase products through our affiliate programs with retail partners. While we earn a small percentage of the sale, make no mistake that our ethics policy is strongly enforced here, too. You c...
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The Alpha NEX-7 is Sony's mirrorless flagship, topping their NEX line of system cameras. It features a 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 10-frame-per-second continuous shooting mode, a built-in XGA OLED viewfinder, a tilting 3-inch rear LCD, and a unique "Tri...
An excellent addition to the Sony NEX familyPrior to the NEX-7, every mirrorless camera was an exercise in compromise; smaller size meant a lack of deep control and diminished image quality. The NEX-7 manages to get rid of most of the tradeoffs, building...
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Stuff magazine Mon, Mar 26 2012, 1:16PM Daylight photos really show off the quality of the NEX-7's sensor. Edges are sharp and colours realistic, with every last pixel doing its job. Indoors, you can often get away without a flash or a high ISO. I...
Sublime photo quality, Compact design, Tilting display can be useful...
Not as stylish as rivals...
Supreme picture quality and uncompromised DSLR-like control in a truly compact body...
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When Sony bought Konica Minolta’s camera division in 2006, there was much speculation about the impact the acquisition would have on the DSLR market. On one hand, Sony is a large technology company and a leader in many fields, including broadcast video, a...
The mass-market appeal of compact system cameras is essential for the category to work. High sales drive down prices and allow development into improved operations and performance.As photographers, however, we see compact system cameras from a different p...
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They must be putting something in the water at Sony's camera design bureau because right now the company is really on a roll. Suddenly the D-SLR range looks hugely competitive – courtesy of the SLT-A35, A65 and the brilliant A77 – and over in the compact...
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With photographers at all levels demonstrating increasing interest in mirrorless cameras, as a premium product the NEX 7 will clearly appeal to serious enthusiasts. Unfortunately, locally it is being offered at premium prices that are between $250 and $65...
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Daylight photos really show off the quality of the NEX-7's sensor. Edges are sharp and colours realistic, with every last pixel doing its job. Indoors, you can often get away without a flash or a high ISO. In-camera trickery means even 16000 is a realisti...
Sublime photo quality, Compact design, Tilting display can be useful...
Not as stylish as rivals...
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The success of the 2010 NEX cameras - the NEX-5 in particular - has posed a problem for Sony (albeit a good one): enthusiasts had since been clamoring for a more advanced NEX. They wanted a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that's not designed to be...
Near PerfectWe've had a smashing time using the NEX-7. The body is solidly constructed, the handling is great, the OLED viewfinder is gorgeous, the responsiveness is impressive, and the list goes on. It's an awesome camera for both professional work and f...
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The success of the 2010 NEX cameras - the NEX-5 in particular - has posed a problem for Sony (albeit a good one): enthusiasts had since been clamoring for a more advanced NEX. They wanted a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that's not designed to be...
Near PerfectWe've had a smashing time using the NEX-7. The body is solidly constructed, the handling is great, the OLED viewfinder is gorgeous, the responsiveness is impressive, and the list goes on. It's an awesome camera for both professional work and f...
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The success of the first NEX cameras (in particular, NEX-5 ) has posed a problem for Sony (albeit a good problem): enthusiasts had since been clamoring for a more advanced NEX. They wanted a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that's not designed to be...
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The success of the first NEX cameras (in particular, NEX-5 ) has posed a problem for Sony (albeit a good problem): enthusiasts had since been clamoring for a more advanced NEX. They wanted a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that's not designed to be...
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technoodling.net Updated:
2016-11-24 07:25:11
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“Hey Vic, how would you like to test a Sony NEX-7 for the weekend?”A full weekend with one of the most anticipated cameras of the year? Well, duh.In case you aren't up to speed, the upcoming Sony NEX-7 is a high-end mirrorless compact digital camera with...
Output from the 24 MP sensor is terrific. High ISO shots are very usable, AF generally fast, shutter lag is practically nonexistent, Form factor, TriNavi knobs and overall build quality are topnotch, Video quality is excellent. I like the autofocus and de...
Accessing some functions / modes requires a bit of button pushing and menu digging, EVF is very usable … but I still preferred using the LCD, Not as many lens and accessory choices as an SLR system, Light weight becomes a disadvantage when shooting handhe...
Do I want an NEX-7, to have and to hold? To quote my newly married friends Chad and Pia, “I do!”Sony NEX-7 with 18-55 lens (left) and Nikon 3100 with 18-55 lens (right)Philippine SRP: TBAPros:Output from the 24 MP sensor is terrific. High ISO shots are ve...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2017-10-04 02:01:59
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Serious DSLR alternativeThis is the top camera in the Sony compact system NEX range. It has the world-beating 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor – higher resolution than any other CSC and matched only by the a77 DSLR. The 2.4m dot OLED electronic viewfinder is b...
The image quality is comparable with that of its sibling, the a77, which means it is dazzling. Images are sharp, correctly exposed, with accurate colour and incredible resolved detail. The camera is beautifully balanced in the hand even though at first gl...
After each shot the viewfinder/LCD blacks out and the word “Processing” is displayed. Sony inform us that this shouldn't happen, but as it occurred with both the a77 and the aNEX7 we are waiting for an explanation or a solution...
This is the camera that could make the DSLR unnecessary for most people. It is smaller, lighter and less ostentatious. It has image-making abilities better than most DSLRs. The range of lenses and accessories is constantly expanding. While the EVF is stil...
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