Sony
Alpha 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 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 9 III is 12.3 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 9 III
Wins
NEX-7
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNEX-7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
NEX-7
120 × 67 × 43 mm
400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
Alpha 9 III is 16mm wider, 30mm taller, and 40mm thicker than NEX-7.
Alpha 9 III is 303 g heavier than NEX-7.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 9 III · 43mm NEX-7
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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 9 III
✓ 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 9 III
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
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
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Reasons to choose
NEX-7
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119.9, 66.9, 42.6
ISO min (native)
100 vs 250 — lower is better
Weight
400 g vs 703 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓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 9 III
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 120fps
- ✓Zero rolling shutter
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Pre-capture buffer
Cons
- –24.6MP only
- –Premium price
- –Battery drain at max speed
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 9 III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 9 III or NEX-7?
Alpha 9 III scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for NEX-7 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 9 III and NEX-7?
Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP and NEX-7 is 24.3 MP, so the Alpha 9 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 9 III and NEX-7 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while NEX-7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 9 III or the NEX-7?
Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic. NEX-7 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 9 III and NEX-7?
Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g and NEX-7 weighs 400 g, so the NEX-7 is 303 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 9 III and NEX-7 record 4K video?
Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p. NEX-7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 9 III and NEX-7 weather sealed?
Alpha 9 III: Yes. NEX-7: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 9 III and 640 shots for the NEX-7, giving the NEX-7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 9 III launched at $5,999 and NEX-7 at $1,349. The NEX-7 is $4,650 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.