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Testseek.com have collected 151 expert reviews of the Sony NEX-7 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony NEX-7.
Award: Good Buy November 2011
November 2011
 
(83%)
151 Reviews
Users
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The editors liked

  • Excellent photo quality
  • Compact
  • Wellbuilt
  • Easytohold body
  • Articulating 3inch LCD display with 921k pixels
  • Good outdoor/low light visibility
  • Gorgeous OLED electronic viewfinder
  • Very fast AF performance when lighting is good
  • Full manual controls plus RAW support
  • WB finetuning
  • And highly customizable UI
  • Handy electronic level
  • Anti Motion Blur and Handheld Twilight modes produce usable ph
  • Portable and comfortable camera design
  • Very high image quality on par with prosumer level digital SLRs
  • Lots of detail from the 24.3megapixel APSC sensor
  • Extremely quick and responsive to use
  • Blazing 10 fps bursts with only brief buffer blackouts betwe
  • Comfortable
  • Sturdy
  • And compact exterior
  • Excellent control setup
  • High image quality
  • Compact body. 24-megapixel resolution. Articulating LCD. Crisp OLED EVF. Built-in flash. 1080p60 video recording.
  • Good image quality
  • Fast AF performance
  • Outstanding viewfinder
  • One of the most customizable models on the market. Sparkling 1080p video at 60 fps
  • Excellent pictures and video
  • Fast performance
  • Very easy to use
  • Outstanding stills
  • Excellent noise-handling characteristics
  • Attractive
  • Compact design
  • Sharp
  • Bright 3-inch LCD display
  • Ample lens options
  • OLED viewfinder
  • Highresolution images
  • Array of controls
  • Built in flash
  • Wireless flash control
  • Built-in EVFTri-navi interfaceSuperb battery lifeExcellent image quality1080/60p video with mic input
  • Big
  • Bright ultra high resolution EVF
  • 10fps burst mode
  • 1080p60/50 movie mode
  • PASM modes for movie shooting
  • Continuous AF in movie mode.

The editors didn't like

  • Expensive
  • User interface can be overwhelming
  • Menu system still needs work
  • Redeye a problem
  • No removal tool available
  • Sensor is a a magnet for dust (just like the NEX5)
  • Proprietary hot shoe (unless you buy a pricey accessory)
  • Builtin flash cannot act as a wireless master
  • Full manual on CDROM
  • Quality of manuals is not good
  • While the small electronic viewfinder is better than most we've tried
  • It will still make you miss an optical viewfinder
  • Inferior kit lens
  • You still need to go into menus to change modes
  • Annoying file structure for video and stills
  • Slightly confusing menu interface
  • Small high quality lens library
  • So-so kit lens. Proprietary hot shoe. Not as good at high ISO as other NEX cameras. Easy to start recording video unintentionally
  • Cost
  • Awkward playback regimen
  • Monitor/viewfinder interface can impact battery life
  • Software menu is a bit of a dog's breakfast. Flimsy popup flash. At least 0 too expensive
  • Still doesn't have DSLR-level manual control
  • OLED viewfinder is mediocre
  • Lens ecosystem isn't as good as Nikon or Canon
  • GUI has a definite learning curve
  • No built-in IS
  • Requires lens with OIS
  • Control placement
  • Lowlight autofocus
  • Slower AF than some CSC competitors
  • Limited battery life
  • Expensive for a mirrorless camera
  • Bracketing limited to +/-0.3 or +/-0.7EV
  • Poor menu layout and organisation
  • Movie button easy to accidentally press
  • AF struggles in poor light
  • Limited selection of native E-mount lenses.

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  Published: 2011-11-11, review by: techradar.com

  • 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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  Published: 2011-10-28, review by: digitalversus.com

  • 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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  Published: 2012-05-16, Author: Stuff , review by: stuffmideast.com

  • Abstract:  The space between compact cameras and DSLRs is where it's at right now. As we type, the cream of the world's camera designers is feverishly attempting to crack the nut that contains full DSLR features and control within a body the size of a compact. Where...

 
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  Published: 2012-04-27, Author: Techmagnifier , review by: techmagnifier.com

  • f you will do overall analysis, you will find conclusion that Sony NEX – 7 has biggest sensor, Nikon V1 has advanced & unique features and Olympus PEN E-P3 has compromised in both. If you are looking for larger sensor and much high megapixels and willing ...

 
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  Published: 2011-10-24, Author: Shawn , review by: asia.cnet.com

  • Abstract:  The Sony Alpha NEX-7 is possibly the Japanese camera-maker's first professional-series mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC) and it does come with some pretty impressive features. Targeted at advanced users, this ILC sports a 24.3-megapixel Exmo...

 
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  Published: 2013-03-26, review by: stuff.tv/my/

  • Sublime photo quality, Compact design, Tilting display can be useful
  • Not as stylish as rivals

 
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  Published: 2011-12-09, Author: Ng , review by: hardwarezone.com.my

  • 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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  Published: 2011-10-31, review by: hardwarezone.com.my

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2011-12-09, Author: Ng , review by: hardwarezone.com.ph

  • 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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  Published: 2011-10-31, review by: hardwarezone.com.ph

  • Abstract:  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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