Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Sony
NEX-7
Historic 24MP APS-C NEX flagship with tri-dial controls and built-in EVF.
$1,349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2011
Alpha 1 II is 13.1 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
NEX-7
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 24.3 MP)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
NEX-7
120 × 67 × 43 mm
400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 16mm wider, 30mm taller, and 40mm thicker than NEX-7.
Alpha 1 II is 343 g heavier than NEX-7.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 43mm NEX-7
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
NEX-7
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
NEX-7
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 24.3 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
NEX-7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119.9, 66.9, 42.6
Weight
400 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
NEX-7
Pros
- ✓Historic NEX flagship
- ✓Tri-dial controls
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓24MP for era
Cons
- –Very old AF
- –No 4K
- –Superseded long ago
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony Alpha 1 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 1 II or NEX-7?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for NEX-7 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and NEX-7?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and NEX-7 is 24.3 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and NEX-7 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while NEX-7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 1 II or the NEX-7?
Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic. NEX-7 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and NEX-7?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and NEX-7 weighs 400 g, so the NEX-7 is 343 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and NEX-7 record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. NEX-7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and NEX-7 weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. NEX-7: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 II and 640 shots for the NEX-7, giving the NEX-7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and NEX-7 at $1,349. The NEX-7 is $5,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.