Abstract: 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...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
