Then there were the dials, knobs and buttons. The NEX-7's features are controlled via a trio of generous-sized, easy-to-turn thumb dials at the upper left corner of the camera's back and a thumbwheel control switch, something Sony calls "triple dial control".
The camera's minimalist top plate includes a flash hot shoe (using the proprietary design that precludes the use of generic shoe-mounted flash and accessories), a pop-up flash, two of the three control dials, the on/off switch surrounding the shutter release and a small, unmarked mystery button, the first of several to be found on the NEX-7. This button cycles through the camera'skey functions. Press it once, white balance controls appear in the LCD. Don't like the choices of which features you can control from this button?
The back of the camera has a mix of labeled and unlabeled controls. There's the aforementioned EVF, with a diopter dial for the hard-of-seeing, a flash-pop-up button, a preview button, a control that toggles between AF and manual focus (if you have the camera default set for AF, you can press the button to switch to quickly adjust manual exposure) as well as autoexposure, a "soft button" (read: unmarked) that accesses the menu, thumbwheel dial whose purpose varies depending on mode, and another soft button that functions as a delete key when in preview mode but otherwise is up for grabs.
Manual focus (when the camera is set to manual) is controlled via the focus ring on the lens, and an enlarged detail can be displayed on the EVF or LCD monitor. I found the LCD monitor to be fairly bright, although as is typical with most LCD monitors, theimage is hard to see in direct sunlight.
The menu interface is divided into six areas: Shoot Mode, Camera, Image Size, Brightness/Color, Playback, and Setup.
Shoot Mode covers the settings you'd find on a traditional physical camera top dial-PASM, as well as Intelligent Auto,scene modes, anti-motion blur, sweep panorama (rotate the camera and it will shoot and stitch together a panoramic image, and 3D sweep panorama (captures 3D images viewable on a 3D compatible TV monitor).
The Camera menu goes deeper, accessing things like Auto/Manual focus switching (I wish that particular feature didn't requireso many button presses to get to). Drive, flash mode, various autofocus modes (including object tracking and autofocus field) are controlled and adjusted here, as are Face recognition, smile shutter and numerous other features.
Image Size adjusts image size (24, 12, or 6MP), aspect ratio (the choices are 16:9 or 3:2; surprisingly, 4:3 is not available), and image quality including RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG in Fine and Standard. You can also change panorama, 3D panorama and movie image size and quality settings in this menu.
Brightness/Color controls some key features-Exposure compensation (including the ability to change the amount of increments of compenastion), ISO and White Balance. Metering mode, flash output, picture effects and other features are also adjustable here, although you can also get to most of them via the soft button atop the camera to the right of the shutter release.
The Sony Alpha NEX-7's resolution is among the highest of any APS sensor camera, while our field tests showed that autofocus is fastand responsive, and in manual focus mode the camera displayed no perceptible lag time.
The Sony Alpha NEX-7, by virtue of its nimble performance on the street and its stunning image quality, rises to the top of the heapof mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cameras. If you are OK with a electronic viewfinder, and have the requisite deep pockets, this camera is well worth considering.
Sony Alpha NEX-7 Features
DSLR quality in your pocket: Here's the same APS-C sensor size as a DSLR, with higher resolution than most DSLRs and the interchangeable lenses that make DSLRs so attractive
Up to 10 fps shooting: Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to 10 fps continuous shooting at full 24.3 MP resolution with exposure and focus fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps
HD movies with full manual control: Now you don't need to surrender control when you shoot HD movies. Enjoy the full expressive potential of Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual (P/A/S/M) control in HD movie mode
Hot shoe for a system flashes: Take your photography even further with access to the entire range of Sony a system flashes and flash accessories
Tiltable 3.0" LCD: Sony's 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs
Accepts Sony E-mount lenses: Compatible with Sony's expanded line of E Mount lenses. These smaller, lighter lenses are specifically designed for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options
Sweep Panorama Mode: Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together
P/A/S/M modes for video and stills: Enjoy a full range of controls for video and still shooting from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual
BIONZ image processor: The brain of the camera is a Sony's BIONZ image processor substantially upgraded for the demands of 24.3 megapixel photography
25-point Auto Focus: 25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame
Sony Exmor CMOS sensor: Sony Exmor technology uses column-parallel A/D converters for high resolution and high frame rates. Double noise reduction minimizes image noise, even in low light
24.3 MP; best-in-class resolution: You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to a 24.3 megapixel sensor. It's the highest resolution among pocket cameras as of August 2011
DSLR-class APS C image sensor: Sensor size is the key to picture quality. The APS C class sensor provides gorgeous imaging with 58% more area than Micro Four-Thirds sensors and an amazing 13 times the area of a point & shoot image sensor
Tri-Navi manual control: Perfect for experienced shooters, Tri-Navi control gives you three separate control dials for direct, hands-on access to three settings at a time. As just one example, the dials can set aperture, exposure compensation and ISO
Accepts A Mount lenses via adaptors: Both the LA-EA1 and EA2 adapters (sold separately) allow you to attach the full range of Sony A mount lenses
Object Tracking AF: Locks onto a specified object and maintains focus even as the subject moves. Unpredictable subjects stay in focus even while zooming. You can concentrate on composition without worrying about focus
Peaking function: Manual focus becomes much easier because peaking highlights the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or portrait photography where your focus setting can make or break your shot
6-image layering: Leverages the fast BIONZ processor to capture six images in a fraction of a second and then combine the data. The result is an incredible single image that controls blur in Anti-Motion Blur mode or gets cleaner, sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode
Intelligent Auto Focus: Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO): Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off
HDMI output: Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV.9 The camera includes an HDMI output
11 Picture Effect modes: Discover innovative ways to make your images and videos pop. These include Posterization, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color, Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome and Miniature
World's first OLED viewfinder: There's never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem
Full HD Movies at 60p/60i/24p: Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. AVCHD codec delivers stunning picture quality
Built-in pop-up flash: Enjoy the convenience of flash photography everywhere you go. Guide Number 6
Phase Detect AF with adaptor: The LA-EA2 lens mount adaptor (sold separately) is the world's first with Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology. This provides super-fast and accurate Phase Detection AF when used with Sony A mount lenses
Sony Alpha NEX-7 Specifications
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Continuous (Variable) Speed Priority (up to 10fps) |
| Drive Mode | Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing |
| Self-timer | 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames) |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter |
| Lens Compatibility | Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 lens adaptor) |
| Camera Type | Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera |
| Imaging Sensor | Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) |
| Processor | BIONZ image processor |
| Anti Dust | Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism |
| Pixel Gross | Approx. 24.7 megapixels |
| Effective Picture Resolution | Approx. 24.3 megapixels |
| Focal Length Conversion Factor | 1.5x |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
| Media Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
| Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Still Image Mode | JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Still Image Size 16:9 | L size: 6000 x 3376 (20M) M size: 4240 x 2400 (10M) S size: 3008 x1688 (5.1M) |
| Still Image Size 3:2 | L size: 6000 x 4000 (24M) M size: 4240 x 2832 (12M) S size: 3008 x 2000 (6M) |
| Panorama Still Image Size | Horizontal Wide |
| Video Format | AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
| Video Mode | AVCHD: PS - 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps |
| Video Signal | NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Audio Format | Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Microphone/Speaker | Built-in stereo microphone; Built-in, monaural speaker |
| Still Image File Format | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant) |
| BRAVIA Sync | Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV |
| DVDirect | Yes, via USB |
| HD Output | HDMI (TypeC mini) |
| Memory Card Slot | Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
| PhotoTV HD | Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable |
| USB Port(s) | USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP) |
| Focus System | Contrast AF |
| Focus Points | 25 points |
| AF Modes | Single-shot AF(AF-S), Continuous AF(AF-C) selectable, Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
| Focus Area | Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF |
| Focus Sensitivity | 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens) |
| Manual Focus Assist | Yes MF assist(5.9x, 11.7x) |
| Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock |
| AF Illuminator | Built-in LED, Range: approx. 18" - 9' (0.5m-3m) |
| Viewfinder Type | 0.50" XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dots) |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4.0m-1 to +1.0m-1 |
| Field of View | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | 1.09x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 ) |
| Face Detection | On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off |
| Smile Shutter technology | Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps) |
| Auto High Dynamic Range | Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off) |
| Sweep Panorama | Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical and 3D Panorama |
| LCD Type | 3.0" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack technology |
| Angle Adjustment | Up: Approx. 90 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees |
| Brightness Control | Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2), Sunny Weather |
| Coverage | 1 |
| Live View | Yes, (Constant AF Live View) |
| Real-time image adjustment display | Yes(On/Off) |
| Histogram | Yes (On/off) |
| Peaking | Yes (MF only, Level setting |
| Grid Display | Yes (On/off) |
| Customization | Brightness: Auto, Manual, Sunny Weather; Display Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink |
| Lens Mount Type | Sony E-mount |
| Picture Effect(s) | 11 types (15 variations) |
| Auto Exposure Lock | Yes (AE Lock with focus lock) |
| Color Temperature | 2500 - 9900 k with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7) |
| Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)) |
| D-Range Optimizer | Yes: (Auto, Level, Off) |
| Exposure Bracketing | Yes: (3 Continuous) |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-5.0 EV(1/3EV steps) |
| Exposure Settings | iAUTO, Program AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D), 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection |
| ISO | Auto (ISO 100-16000), Selectable (ISO 100 to 1600) |
| Metering | Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Metering Sensitivity | 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens) |
| Noise Reduction | Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low) |
| Scene Mode(s) | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight |
| White Balance Mode | Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom |
| Battery Type | InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2V) |
| Number of Still Images | Approx. 430 images (CIPA standard) |
| Flash Compensation | ±3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Flash Coverage | FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length) |
| Flash Metering System | Pre-flash TTL |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Wireless (with external flash), Off |
| Flash Type | Built-in, Pop-up Auto |
| Guide Number | 6 (in meters at ISO100) |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 4 sec. |
| Supplied Software | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1; Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.6), PMB is not compatible with Mac OS. Camera (via USB), Image Data Converter and Image Data Lightbox software are compatible with Mac OS. |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | Approx. 4-3/4 x 2-3/4 x 1-11/16" (119.9 x 66.9 x 42.8mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions |
| Weight (Approx.) | Approx. 10.3 oz (291g) (excl battery & media) |
 | Sony NEX-7 24.3 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Camera - Body Only  Sony $1,199.00 |
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