Sony 24.3 Megapixels NEX-7 Mirrorless Camera Review by WDC With Rating 88/100

The Sony NEX-5N comes with a new image sensor at 16.1 Megapixels resolution, supporting a new high ISO of 25,600 equivalent. The NEX-5N's new sensor is coupled to a new generation BIONZ image processor that allows it to capture 10 frames per second at full resolution, as well as progressive-scan Full HD video at 60 frames per second. It also provides both aperture / shutter-priority and fully manual exposure for movie capture. The NEX-5N also includes a new touch screen overlay on its articulated 3-inch TFT LCD panel, it allows intuitive operations such as touching a subject to perform autofocus, and also offers a range of simple slider-based controls. The α NEX-7 is available in a kit with an exclusive black 18-55mm zoom lens for about $1350, or as a body-only for about $1200. Here's the summary of review of the NEX-7 by WhatDigitalCamera, giving the camera a rating of 88 out of 100:

"Consider NEX-7's bigger brother SLT, the Alpha A77, and there's little the separate the two models in terms of features. The SLT will set you back some £1150 body-only (it's £1669 with the 16-50mm lens) while the NEX-7 demands a pricey £1049 without a lens (£1129 with the 18-55mm). The A77's extra £100 outlay does give you a better focusing system, continuous autofocus in burst mode and a weather-sealed body so, despite it being a very different model in a very different category, it's hard to not be tempted by the A77's features. The NEX-7 is the first CSC to retail for in excess of a thousand pounds. Yet it isn't comparable to any of the lower-spec CSCs out there. For the time being the NEX-7 is a proposition like no other and, save for a few design misgivings, there's plenty here for the cash. 

The NEX7's design is an interesting mix: we're keen on the variety of controls, yet the ongoing lack of a mode dial and awkward placement of some controls does let the overall design down. Yet with customisation available to a range of buttons it's easier to command this NEX than any other model in the series - and that can only be a good thing. The OLED electronic viewfinder, as pulled from the Alpha A77, is a superb piece of kit and the very best you could hope to have for a Compact System Camera. However, it does milk battery life (which already isn't all too good at 335 shots per charge). Image quality is good, yet the ultra-high-resolution sensor does have its limits at higher ISO settings and wideangle lenses have issues with corner sharpness and distortion. This can be remedied with the use of more premium lenses, but there's a general lack of those available at the moment. Indeed the NEX-7's 18-55mm lens is the same standard as found boxed up with the rest of the NEX range (excluding, of course, the NEX-7's black paint job). With high expectations the NEX-7 succeeds on many levels, but with the CSC market highly competitive this high-priced model does also finds its limitations where focusing and design are concerned. Saying that, the NEX-7 is an impressive mix of features, high-resolution image quality and excellent 1080p movie mode. For some it'll be the perfect camera, though with an 'indefinite delay' due to production problems you may want to get those pre-orders in to be among the first to own one."

Perhaps you may want to think twice......, David K Scherrer - Jun 09 2013
I come from a commercial and artistic photography background. I really thought this would be a great system to fill the gap that was left by cameras like to Lica many years ago. That is, small, silent and very hight res. imagery. Perhaps I could put aside my full CCD size camera for a while. But alas, there is still some work to be done with the Nex-7. Image quality is v...

Exceptional…, Rodrigo - Jun 01 2013
Exceptional… Not much to say…. An exceptional camera overall… I am not professional photographer but do spend a lot of time taking all kind of pictures. Easy to use and good quality, like I say, an exceptional camera overall…...

OMG !!, V. Crofoot - May 25 2013
Don't be fooled by those who say negative things about this camera... it's truly amazing! I do professional work with it all the time. I had a Canon T1i, then T2i, then a 7D. I liked all of them but they don't compare to this little beauty. The 24.3mp beats the 18.1mp on the Canons.. and the small body makes it much easier to 'grab on the way out the door'. I get much more use out of...

Outstanding camera, Bob in Houston - May 22 2013
I got tired several year ago of carrying around heavy camera bags loaded down with SLRs and lenses and decided to go for a high end point and shoot digital camera., None that I tried met my expectatons so when the small Sony NEX 3 came out I gave it a try. It was a nice camera but the LCD screen was almost useless in bright sunlight. When the NEX 7, with a viewfinder,...