Testurteil: "89%"
Test: Einzeltest: Sony Alpha NEX-7
Zitat: Highly
Pro: + Big, bright ultra high resolution EVF.
+ 10fps burst mode.
+ 1080p60/50 movie mode.
+ PASM modes for movie shooting.
+ Continuous AF in movie mode.
Contra: - 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.
Ever since the NEX range was launched, photography enthusiasts have been waiting for a model that would exploit its potential to the full and the NEX-7 finally delivers on that promise. What makes the difference is the outstandingly good electronic viewfinder and the three dial control system augmented by navigation and AF/MF/AEL buttons. Add to that a high degree of customisability and you have a compact system camera with all the versatility and handling advantages you´d expect from an advanced DSLR.
The NEX-7 comes with an impressive specification sheet and performance to match. Its 24.3 Megapixel sensor produces excellent quality images that are at least the equal of those produced by most APS-C DSLRs to date. It complements these with HD movies sporting full control over exposure and also has very fast continuous shooting.
There are some niggles, but they´re mainly firmware issues - something that Sony´s shown a willingness to quickly address in the past with the NEX range. But it´s a fantastic start nonetheless, and with the promise of more E-Mount lenses on the way the NEX-7 looks set to be the model that photo enthusiasts will aspire to and other manufacturers will be looking to emulate and surpass. For now though, it sets the standard for high-end CSC bodies and deservedly receives our Highly Recommended award.