Sony NEX-7 detail page

Basic data
Name : NEX-7
Manufacturer : Sony
Mount E-mount
Release year : 2011
Production status : Discontinued
Last firmware: 1.03 (08/2013)
Firmware download: EU-Win | EU-Mac | US-Win | US-Mac | Asia-Win | Asia-Mac
Sensor
Type: CMOS
Format: APS-C (1,5x)
Total pixel number: 24.7 MP
Effective pixel number: 24 MP
Sensor pitch: 3.92 µm
Sensor area: 3.67 cm²
Pixel density: 6.55 MP/cm²
Size: 23.5 x 15.6mm
Max. resolution: 6000 x 4000 px
ISO range: auto (100–1600), 100–16000 (1/3 stops)
Sensor stabilisation: No
Focusing
AF sensors: 25
Fast hybrid AF: No
Modes :
  • AFS (Single-shot AF)
  • AFC (Continuous AF)
  • DMF (Direct manual focus)
AF range (EV): 0-20
AF assist (IR): Yes
AF lens adjustments: Yes
AF/MF button (rear): No
AF range limiter: No
Focus peaking: Yes
Eye start: Yes
Metering
Type: 1200 zone evaluative metering from main sensor
Range (EV): 0-20
AEL button: Yes
Exposure modes:
  • P-S-A-M
  • iAuto
Program shift: Yes
Manual shift: No
Scene modes:
  • portrait
  • landscape
  • closeup
  • sport
  • night view
  • night portrait
  • hand-held night shot
  • sunset
  • anti motion blur
Exposure compensation: +/-3EV with 1/3EVsteps
Flash
Built-in: Yes; GN: 6
Shoe Type iISO
Sync speed: 1/160
PC Sync connector: No
Ratio control: Yes
Flash modes:
  • normal
  • red-eye reduction
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash exp. compensation: ± 2 (1/3)
Shooting
Max. shutter speed (s): 1/4000
Electronic first curtain: Yes
Electronic (silent) shutter: No
FPS w AF: 3 (10 FPS in Speed-priority Continuous mode)
Drive modes:
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Speed-priority Continuous
  • 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer
  • Continuous Self-timer
  • Bracketing
Exposure bracketing (EV): 3 frames 1/3; 1/2
MLU: not needed
Wired remote conection: No
Wireless remote: Yes, optional
DOF preview: No
Tethered control: No
A-mount adapters: LA-EA1, LA-E2
GPS: No
Viewfinder
Type: electronic
Vievfinder Resolution (px): 1024×768
Magnification: 109 x
Eye relief (from frame): 23mm (21mm)
Diopter adjustement: -4 +1
Back LCD
Live view Yes
LCD size: 3"
LCD resolution: 921600px
LCD tilt - swivel: Yes - No
Touchscreen: No - No
Image options
Output resolutions:
  • 6000×4000
  • 4240×2832
  • 3008×2000
  • (16:9) 6000×3376
  • (16:9) 4240×2400
  • (16:9) 3008×1688
WB settings:
  • Daylight
  • Shade
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Fluorescent
  • Flash
  • direct entry
  • custom
Color spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB
NR Off option: No
NR levels:
DRO:
  • Off
  • Auto
  • Advanced: Level
Auto HDR: Yes
RAW: compressed ARW 2.3
Video features
Video capabilities: Yes
Resolution:
  • 1920x1080p50
  • 1920x1080p25
  • 1920x1080i50
  • 1440x1080p25
  • 640x480p25
Video format: AVCHD 2.0, MPEG-4
Audio format: Dolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC
Microphone: built-in (stereo), external (stereo)
Additional video info: Movie length: 29 minutes
Body features and constructions
Environment sealings: No 
Card slots:
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • PRO Duo
  • PRO-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Eye-Fi
Vertical grip: No
Battery: NP-FW50
Weight: 291g
Dimensions: 119.9 x 66.9 x 42.6mm

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