Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sony
NEX-7
Historic 24MP APS-C NEX flagship with tri-dial controls and built-in EVF.
$1,349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2011
Alpha 7 IV is 10 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
NEX-7
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)
- BNEX-7 has lower Weight (400 g vs 658 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NEX-7
120 × 67 × 43 mm
400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 11mm wider, 30mm taller, and 37mm thicker than NEX-7.
Alpha 7 IV is 258 g heavier than NEX-7.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 43mm NEX-7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
NEX-7
120 × 67 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
NEX-7
120 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 7 IV
✓ 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 7 IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Weather sealing
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Reasons to choose
NEX-7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119.9, 66.9, 42.6
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only NEX-7 supports it
Weight
400 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5.5 stops — 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 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7 IV or NEX-7?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for NEX-7 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and NEX-7?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and NEX-7 is 24.3 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and NEX-7 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while NEX-7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the NEX-7?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. NEX-7 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and NEX-7?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and NEX-7 weighs 400 g, so the NEX-7 is 258 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and NEX-7 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. NEX-7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and NEX-7 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. NEX-7: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 640 shots for the NEX-7, giving the NEX-7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and NEX-7 at $1,349. The NEX-7 is $1,150 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.