Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Alpha SLT-A65

Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Alpha SLT-A65 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-7 ×
Sony Alpha SLT-A65 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-7Sony Alpha SLT-A65
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberNEX-7A65
Camera formatCompact System CameraSLR
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120132
Width (mm)4381
Height (mm)6798
Weight (g)560846
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.324.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.523.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.923.95
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8174
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.123.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.412.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,016717
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063.06
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)4955
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
  • 1.4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot, Object Tracking, Face DetectionPhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopterEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.091.09
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1613
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00016,000
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000.Auto (100-1600), 100-16000. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)610
Flash range descriptionGN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • dc input
  • external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.590.47
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.650.41
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)55
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.69-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)18-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.40.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag:Wide-area AF = 0.225sFull Autofocus, Wide Area AF = 0.130s
Startup time (s)1.22.8
Play -> record time (s)1.21.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.82
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)430-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)350510
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3", 921K-dot, Tilting LCD, XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, Sweep PanoramaSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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