Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Updated by Sony A57
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony A55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-7 was introduced 16 months after the A55 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-7 matches up versus the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A55
NEX-7 | A55 | |||
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Released | December 2011 | August 2010 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony NEX-7
A55 | NEX-7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony A55
NEX-7 | A55 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-7 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony A55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-7 compared to the A55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and A55 is 84 and 67 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and A55.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent NEX-7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-12-13 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 400g (0.88 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 81 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1016 | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 430 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $699 | $800 |