Sony NEX-7/B

24.7 megapixels, 3.0” TFT, Sony E-mount, ISO 100-16000, Built-in LED, SD/SDHC/SDXC, HDMI, USB

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEX7/B
02-06-2013
Compact Camera Redefined
Get your hands on a camera that fits in your pocket or purse, but offers the quality and performance of one nearly twice its size – the Alpha NEX-7. It comes with a massive 24.3MP APS-C sensor and a through-the-lens OLED electronic viewfinder. Choose the perfect lens, then give the Tri-Navi™ dials a spin for instant manual control. Topped it off with Full HD video and up to 10 still fps, the NEX-7 delivers.

Best-in-Class Resolution
The camera is compact. The sensor is anything but. Bigger sensors equal better pictures. That's why the NEX-7 boasts a huge, 24.3MP APS-C sensor—the same size sensor used in most DSLRs-for ultra-high resolution and incredibly- detailed photos that make for gorgeous enlargements. With a sensor 13 times larger than the average compact camera, the NEX-7 offers the image quality and performance of a DSLR in about half the size and weight.

10 Photos in One Second.
Whether shooting a sequence of your preschooler's somersault, or the game-changing instant when ball meets bat, be sure you capture the most critical moments with up to 10 fps continuous shooting at full 24.3MP resolution (exposure and focus fixed at the first frame). It's ideal for high-speed sports photography or capturing the fast, fleeting moments other cameras miss. Standard continuous shooting is also available at up to 2.5 fps.

Make HD Movie Magic
Record crystal-clear HD movies in super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or richly-cinematic 24p—all at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution (records in 29-minute segments). Shoot in the industry-standard AVCHD™ codec for stunning fast-motion video with reduced distortion, or choose the web-friendly MP4 format for easy uploading to sites like YouTube™, Facebook®, and more.

Control at Your Fingertips
Looking for a quick and intuitive way to set aperture, exposure, ISO and more—faster than ever? Three Tri-Navi control dials put everything at your fingertips. You see the results instantly through the viewfinder or on the camera's tiltable 3.0" LCD. It's perfect for experienced photographers who want immediate, hands-on access to up to three controls at once.

World's First OLED Viewfinder
The Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewfinder brings eye-level, through-the-lens viewing to the NEX-7. Boasting 2359K dots and a high contrast ratio for top resolution and unprecedented brightness, images pop with clarity and detail making it easier than ever to compose your shots. You can even see the results of camera adjustments in real time through the viewfinder.

Eye-Popping Picture Effects
Let your imagination run free with 11 in-camera creative effects. Transform ordinary portraits into colorful, high-contrast works of art with Pop Color. Get the tilt-shift photography look with Miniature effect. Try Toy Camera for a nostalgic, lo-fi feel, or make your focal point pop with Partial Color effect.

Interchangeable Lenses
Open up to a world of creativity by finding the perfect lens for practically any situation. Choose from a variety of interchangeable E-mount lenses created specifically for your NEX camera.

Unleash Your Creativity
When it comes to lenses, the more options the better. In addition to E-mount lens compatibility, an optional adapter (sold separately) lets you use Sony A-mount lenses and take full advantage of wide-angle shooting at the lens's designed focal length with no cropping.

PlayMemories Online
With PlayMemories Online, all of your photos and videos can finally be stored, accessed and neatly organized in one place – regardless which device they were taken with. Enjoy your memories wherever, whenever you want on your smartphone, tablet, computer or TV. All images and video clips are automatically optimized to the screen size they're on. Create a photo album in 3 easy steps to share with friends and family via email or brighten a loved one's inbox with a personalized postcard – it's easy.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4

Technical details

Material 
Metal
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Weight 
291g
Flash guide number 
6m
Audio system 
Stereo
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF
Compatible memory cards 
Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
Y
Display 
TFT
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash modes 
Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Megapixel 
24.3 MP
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
PictBridge 
N
Saturation adjustment
Y
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
24.7 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Mini
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-FW50
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Noise reduction
Y

Lens system

Lens mount interface 
Sony E

Camera

Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Brightness adjustment
Y
3D compatibility 
Y
Anti-dust function
Y
Live view
Y

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
16000
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash exposure correction
±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Y

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
1.27 cm (0.5")

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
430 shots
Battery voltage 
7.2V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
6000 x 4000 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPEG XR, RAW
Still image resolution(s) 
16:9 - 6000 x 3376, 6000 x 3376, 3008 x 1688<br />3:2 - 6000 x 4000, 4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor format
Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)

Weight & dimensions

Width 
11.99 cm
Depth 
4.28 cm
Height 
6.69 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Magnification 
1.09x