(SR5) New NEX-7n to be announced in April. With new 24 Megapixel sensor!
Image of the current NEX-7 model. There will be no big changes on the NEX-7n camera shape.
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Sony just announced the new A58, NEX-3n and the three A-mount lenses but as I told you you will only have to wait one month to see some more exiting new stuff! According to multiple sources (and by the way…Thank you all!) there will be a new announcement in early April. And that time we are certainly going to see the new “Sony NEX-7n“. The shape of the camera will not be that different from the current NEX-7. But I have been told Sony worked a lot to address and improve many if the limits of the current NEX-7 model. First of all it will have a new 24 Megapixel sensor with phase detection pixels on sensor. I repeat, it’s a new sensor and not the same of the current NEX-7. One source told me the new sensor delivers 1/3 of a stop better quality.
Also the internal electornic circuitry has been completely redesigned and I have been told there will be no more over heating issues (Hurray!). And one source just told me the EVF is amazing! I am currently contacting the trusted sources to confirm the specs I got about the camera. I will post them as soon as they confirm them.
For Sources: Again, thanks to all sources for helping me out. I may ask them if they can tell me some more bits about the other new stuff like E-mount lenses and other cameras. Thanks 
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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!
sony nex-9
3 months ago |I want FF Sony NEX-9 !
kaiser
3 months ago |when a nex ff will come i will buy sony…. or fuji
Alfonso Cuitiño
3 months ago |Looking forward to it too… But I’m afraid of looking at the price tag
Nico
3 months ago |Me too !!!
But it seems that Sony wants to sell at least another generation of Aps-c Nex cameras before (again and again)… I hope that the FF Nex won’t be the Nex-13 !!
AG
3 months ago |It takes baby steps to get to FF. Not sure I would stray from an SLR style form factor for a FF mirror less.
Pb
3 months ago |Me too!
Pb
3 months ago |Me too!
Poki
3 months ago |Great news! I really hope the EVF lag gets reduced to zero. And that the “down”-button on the four way dial finally gets a useful function.
Any info on pricing?
RDoe
3 months ago |1/3 of a stop better quality… hmm. Like the AF phase pixels though. Should be great in a mini A99 – > a77n?
Hendrick
3 months ago |You see, we are missing the other side of the equation to actually assume or guess image quality, the imaging processor…Admin, do we have a new Bionz? or is it just the old one? if we had a new Bionz then it could be 1/3 better from the processor and 1/3 or more better from the imagine endine…thus leaving us with at least 2/3 a stop better.
Simon Pun
3 months ago |Cannot load the image
admin
3 months ago |fixed. Thanks!
Flashie
3 months ago |Hopefully a midrange flash with a Multi Interface connection gets released too!
nn
3 months ago |But will they fix the border problem of the 24 MPix sensor?
mm
3 months ago |Will it correct the problem of color shift on wide-angle lens?
The Lotus Eater
3 months ago |Exactly, a 1/3 stop improvement in ISO performance is very welcome, but if they haven’t fixed the corner and border colour problem, I’m not even willing to entertain purchasing one.
spaceman
3 months ago |Sounds like D5200 performance. DR will be significantly increased (around 1 stop) for mid to high ISO’s.
If the OSPDAF is a significant improvement to the current best mirroless AF systems (both when it comes to low light perf. and speed) then we have a real APS-C beast, but the FF NEX with the RX1 sensor or similar will naturally be the king.
Graf Werner
3 months ago |Any Info about Touchscreen focus Mic and/or Headphone jack?
albhui
3 months ago |The stuff mentioned are expected improvements of NEX7, nothing too exciting. I think majority of us would want something special from the NEX-7n which would kill the Fuji X or Olympus OMD. Something like a 3 layer sensor/no AA filter/Super super fast focus/touch screen etc
Lofote
3 months ago |touch screen? for what use!?
Neo NiGHTS ®
3 months ago |Touchscreen would be VERY useful to select focus point.
Nex6 (I guess others models as well) has the ability to choose focus point. But it’d be so much better and quicker if it had a touchscreen.
Sean Lancaster
3 months ago |Agreed. I use touch screen on my 5N for the majority of the pictures I take. Center and recompose is not as reliable when shooting fast lenses wide open.
taran
3 months ago |Focus and recompose worked fine for the 50 years before your NEX, and yes, people were using 1.4 lenses.
Sky_walker
3 months ago |taran – but it was used with cameras that were stable, NEX is just too small and too light – this brings issues up front.
The Lotus Eater
3 months ago |Sky_walker, that is is absolute crap, and you know it. Please cease with your ill-informed anti-NEX drivel.
I have no problem with focus and re-compose on NEX with fast lenses. It requires a careful technique, but it is really no different than it is on a DSLR.
Sky_walker
3 months ago |If anything is absolute crap – it’s saying that camera weight, grip and ergonomics don’t have any impact on it’s stability when hand-held.
Sean Lancaster
3 months ago |Taran, note that I didn’t say it couldn’t be done; rather, I simply said focus and recompose is not as reliable. And it’s not.
The Lotus Eater
3 months ago |Sky_walker, you are insinuating that classic techniques are not possible because of the camera’s size apparently affecting stability. You are wrong.
Assuming you’ve used an NEX, and I supect you haven’t for any length of time, I would question your technique and ability it you are unable to hold one steady enough.
I know you feel your A-mount investment is threatened by the existence of e-mount, but it’s time you stopped being deliberately ignorant.
3D-Kraft.com
3 months ago |Of course focus and recompose will cause problems when using F1.4 or 0.95 lenses with that shallow DOF and 24 MP. But as long as the magnification area (with manual focussing) or the AF spot can be moved (like with the NEX-7 already), this is not an issue. It will be an issue on the Leica M 240 but that’s another story…
Sean Lancaster
3 months ago |3D, thanks. But even a flexible moving point like I had on the D600 and RX1 (probably similar to the NEX 7) is much slower than instantly tapping (e.g., an eye) and clicking. People tend to manage with the equipment they use. I don’t dispute that at all. I am just noting what I prefer for the quickest and most reliable AF point selection.
St.
3 months ago |Gee… We’re talking about cameras here. Not gaming.
I have NEX-7 from 1 year and it has all possible options for focusing.
Since I have DSLR I always use single point, which I move around the screen to adjust where to focus. I have one of the Fn buttons set for quick access to the focus point.
Moving the point with the circle buttons is not slower than on every average DSLR.
In addition, NEX-7 has focus peaking in Manual mode and also has an excellent one touch zoom – you can set it for AF and then just touch the zoom ring – it will zoom to the object and you can adjust the fine focusing.
Very handy.
I agree that tapping on the screen is fast, but I cannot find it better solution for serious photographers. And it makes the screen a mess of fingerprints.
sean lancaster
3 months ago |“Gee… We’re talking about cameras here. Not gaming.”
You may be talking gaming or you may just be rude. Only you know for sure.
“I have NEX-7 from 1 year and it has all possible options for focusing.”
For you, but for me I like touch to set the focus point instantly, which was the point of my posting in the first place. And of course other people have other preferences, which I have never discounted, unlike you.
“I agree that tapping on the screen is fast, but I cannot find it better solution for serious photographers.”
So, you agree that it is fast . . . whew! On the other hand, I don’t think anyone ever disputed that any more than anyone disputes that water is wet. Of course instant is fast. And, I have no clue what you mean about “serious photographers” when I am serious and I do find it a good solution for setting the focus point (or setting the point to zoom to 100% to check focus on review to see if the eyelashes are sharp, for example). I am not suggesting you need it or have to use it if it were an option. I leave assuming what other people need to you.
GreenLens
3 months ago |Could the screen be used as a touchpad while composing with EVF? Otherwise a joystick would be helpful.
sean lancaster
3 months ago |St writes: “Gee… We’re talking about cameras here. Not gaming.”
You may be talking gaming or you may just be rude. Only you know for sure.
“I have NEX-7 from 1 year and it has all possible options for focusing.”
For you, but for me I like touch to set the focus point instantly, which was the point of my posting in the first place. And of course other people have other preferences, which I have never discounted, unlike you.
“I agree that tapping on the screen is fast, but I cannot find it better solution for serious photographers.”
So, you agree that it is fast . . . whew! On the other hand, I don’t think anyone ever disputed that any more than anyone disputes that water is wet. Of course instant is fast. And, I have no clue what you mean about “serious photographers” when I am serious and I do find it a good solution for setting the focus point (or setting the point to zoom to 100% to check focus on review to see if the eyelashes are sharp, for example). I am not suggesting you need it or have to use it if it were an option. I leave assuming what other people need to you.
bobob
3 months ago |Yes, it’s not exciting… it seems to be a nice update/fix of the nex7 but no surprise.
Twaddler Belafonte
3 months ago |Unless Sony brings a bevy of compact speedy primes, they cannot topple the OMD.
Show me NEX primes that don’t suck! SHOE ME!@!
Michael
3 months ago |Before a new Nex7 firmware with automatic lens compensation for the 35mm, the 10-18mm and the 20mm would be appreciate !
And of course for the upcoming high quality standard zoom lens too !!!!!
Ton
3 months ago |One more body added to the bodies pile and useless as the others due to the lack of (promised) quality lenses. Still have a NEX-7 since the end of 2011 and waiting for lenses !!!!
Lofote
3 months ago |what else do you need with highend 35, 50 and zeiss 24mm?
Frank
3 months ago |I guess quality = low price to some.
Ton
3 months ago |That’s never possible
Ke
3 months ago |A fast 70mm & fast 85mm would be great.
Ton
3 months ago |Would be super, well I am waiting over a year now.
Ivan Mikolji
3 months ago |I would like a fast 100mm macro lens with a silent motor for video.
Ton
3 months ago |Yeah, f/1.8 or f/2.8 is ok.
Zeiss ZA T* 24-70mm f/2.8 SSM for the NEX?
Twaddler Belafonte
3 months ago |The 35mm is *not* high-end. At all. And is huge to boot.
Ton
3 months ago |There is only one (1) quality NEX lens, Zeiss 24mm. For this I have my Fuji X-100 in my pocket, Incredible Fujinon F/2 / 23 mm lens with a camera attached to it.
With convertors every lens is possible, but who buys a super body, put a convertor on it and looses all camera possibilities. This due to no available quality lenses.
idoru
3 months ago |You can add virtually EVERY high end lens on earth to the NEX-7 already. All you like is autofocus or have slow autofucos which is not a big deal to me.
idoru
3 months ago |I mean all you “lack” (not like, sorry)
Sky_walker
3 months ago |I <3 people who think that adapters are solution for everything. lol.
Can't wait till one of these NEX owners builds a Frankencamera and announces his own triumph over the rest of universe!
Vivek
3 months ago |You are one of the people (like many in Sony) for whom everything cease to exist when you close your eyes. LOL.
The whole bloody NEX system does well not because of the plastic zooms and the over priced under performing lenses. Open your eyes!
Ton
3 months ago |16-85mm f/2.8 but f/4.0 will do.
Joe
3 months ago |sound like a minor update to be honest
Frank
3 months ago |You must be new to Sony…
luftbubi
3 months ago |I wish sony can offer an option to switch between the NEX/Alpha menu system, the NEX one is such a pain to use even with tri navi
pemo
3 months ago |Will this sensor and new technics also appear in the awaiting A78?
Bert
3 months ago |If the AF of the nex7n is not faster than the nex6 af, if there is no touchscreen focus and no standard prime zoom, than the nex7n is just one of many bodies without any improvement to the nex-system.
Hopefully Fuji will release a X-Pro2 with the af speed of the X100s and X20
Neo NiGHTS ®
3 months ago |I have to agree.
And it doesn’t need much improvement to be better than the Nex6 AF, to be honest.
Since Sony “bought” Olympus, they should try to learn a thing or two with them.
Sky_walker
3 months ago |Sony haven’t bought Olympus. Just a small portion of it’s shares. Nowhere near the 50%, yet alone to buy it.
spaceman
3 months ago |I read they were the biggest shareholder in Olympus now, you don’t necessary have to buy 51% to become that:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/09/26/Sony-to-take-10-percent-stake-in-olympus
Sky_walker
3 months ago |You know how corporations work? Being 10% shareholder doesn’t make you an owner of anything.
Frank
3 months ago |Plus the Olympus deal was about compact cameras, not the good stuff like lenses.
spaceman
3 months ago |Sky – Did I say anything about being THE owner? You are a part owner when you hold shares, and the biggest shareholder has the biggest voice in the board room and in theory the biggest influence.
I don’t think Sony would have made the investment if they didn’t get significant influence in Olympus.
Zohee35
3 months ago |@ Frank:
Where did you read it was about compact cameras and not about lenses?
I read this at IR:
“It seems to us that technology and designs could go in both directions in this area, but in the announcement, Olympus President Hiroyuki Sasa said that Olympus would be providing lenses and lens barrels to Sony’s camera business”.
And becoming the largest shareholder likely means that Sony will sooner or later will be part of Board of Directors.
Frank
3 months ago |From the Sony/Olympus Business Alliance Agreement:
“Olympus and Sony plan to explore opportunities for collaboration between their respective camera businesses including transactions involving core components primarily for compact digital cameras, with the aim of enhancing the corporate value of each company.”
Zohee35
3 months ago |“On their collaboration in digital cameras—a sector Olympus has been struggling in—the two companies will study joint procurement of components to cut costs and eventually consider sharing Olympus lenses or Sony image sensors. But the companies aren’t considering integrating their camera brands, Mr. Hirai said.”
Neo NiGHTS ®
3 months ago |Sky_walker, mind the “” I’d used on “bought”.
Ke
3 months ago |>no standard prime zoom
Which one? There already is a fast prime. Though a fast standard zoom would be good – even if it was like the Fuji 2.8 to 4
matja
3 months ago |sounds exactly like the d5200 sensor
Neo NiGHTS ®
3 months ago |At least this time your sources (and Sony) seem HONEST about sensor improvement. 1/3 stop, although it doesn’t sound much, is MUCH more believable than one full stop as Sony’s been claiming for the A58.
John
3 months ago |Did Sony ever claim that the a58 would have 1 stop better high ISO noise? I’ve never seen that.
What I did see was an anonymous source said DR was much better. Then, it became “1 stop better” on this forum, and then “1 stop better high ISO”. It was an invention of the rumour mill, not a Sony claim.
Frank
3 months ago |Just like the now classic, A77 ISO in the hundreds of thousands…
Sky_walker
3 months ago |Seems like over time they get better and better with accuracy of these predictions.
john
3 months ago |Freakin classic for sure
Neo NiGHTS ®
3 months ago |+1 on the ISO of hundreds of thousands.
(which, somehow, simply got stuck at 16.000)
xxxx
3 months ago |+1. Classic rumor. But who knows, maybe there’s a prototype of such camera.
Vivek
3 months ago |Thanks for the heads up, Admin! If the new specs are correct, I will pass.
I want see a new revolutionary sensor and not a one with the useless on sensor PDAF and a mere 1/3rd stop increment (If they had just removed one glass piece on the sensor pack in a NEX-7, this will will happen). I hope for the buyers of the 7n, the sensor corner darkening is taken care of!
Disappointing news but nonetheless, useful!
Yong
3 months ago |That’s very fast…. A new camera again…
Sky_walker
3 months ago |Nex 7 been here since Q3 2011. That’s quite a while.
customercopy
3 months ago |24mp is too much. It puts a massive strain on lenses.
Frank
3 months ago |No it doesn’t.
E
3 months ago |I have no problem with the sensor outresolving the lenses, in fact I think I prefer it. I doesn’t make the lenses worse in anyway, except when pixel peeping.
/E
Don Cox
3 months ago |The sensor should have higher resolution than the best lens. We are not at this stage yet.
Currently, the better sensors do have higher resolution than the worst lenses, and perhaps even higher than the mediocre lenses.
Steve Jones
3 months ago |Good heavens – a lens doesn’t perform worse just because it’s used on a higher pixel count sensor. It may be that the lens can’t do full justice to the sensor of course, but the pictures that are produced will be at least as good as they were on the lower pixel count sensor at any given output size. Indeed, as the bayer matrix is twice as coarse as the basic sensor pitch there should be a theoretical improvement even if the lens can’t fully resolve at the native resolution.
Frank
3 months ago |People tend to forget that lenses are/were used on film. The sensor out-resolving lens comments always amuse me.
Frank
3 months ago |So now we know what sensor the A78 will have.
LR
3 months ago |As far as I know, only few lenses Sony are supported by the new sensor phase AF.
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C1031963
James
3 months ago |No, all e-mount lenses, including the fast primes, are now compatible with PDAF, as long as you update the body and lens firmware on a compatible body, I’ve just done it to all my lenses, except the ones which came with PDAF compatibility as standard (SEL35f18 and SEL1018).
Too early to tell, but this sounds like more of an incremental improvement to the 7. Have to see though, it might still be nice, and they might give us something useful like cleaner output, lack of magenta fringing at WA, and better video, or something? Would be lovely to see some new lenses too, although I think many of the comments about poor lenses are unneccessarily harsh- the 35 1.8, 50 1.8 and 24 1.8 are gorgeous, and I speak as an ex-Leica user…
Nik
3 months ago |I think it was the same with the 5R. We didn’t know about significant changes like the extra control dial until way late in the game. I trust that Sony wouldn’t let two years go past without some features to make the camera compelling to 7 owners for an upgrade.
jswinnyc
3 months ago |Don’t understand the skeptics here. The NEX 7 badly needs update with new circuitry, and of course PDAF. With the 7, there is a noticeable and problematic lag after shooting, and files are written to the card too slowly (even with the fastest cards). In fact, with the exception of the remarkable shutter response, EVERY camera input should be faster – instantaneous, really. As far as I’m concerned (as a professional user of the camera), it needs little else, though hi ISO improvement is of course welcome. Yes, on-sensor PDAF will still not be as fast as in mirrored cameras – it will take some years of development to catch up, I suspect – but it will be more accurate than AF in mirrored cameras, so take your pick. And as far as new sensor tech, if it’s better, and it’s ready, Sony will bring it, but I think it’s going to be very hard to best a Bayer sensor for overall use (not just low ISO).
Yes, NEX 9 is exciting, but realistically it will be some time before there is a usable system. So for now, give me the NEX 7n, the upcoming (hopefully) 85mm f1.8 E, and Metabones please provide update of my Speed Booster to work with the new PDAF on 7n, and I am happy.
So yes, an update of the NEX 7, not a remaking of it, but that shows a serious approach to making the camera work better that I appreciate.
spaceman
3 months ago |What lag?! My NEX-7 has no lag of what you describe, are you even speaking out of experience? Only in low light the AF has trouble getting locked sometimes.
jswinnyc
3 months ago |I shoot RAW. Click a photo and press review, pops up relatively quickly (but not as fast, say, as on my 5D MKII). But then quickly touch shutter to return to shooting, funky lag, and often a missed photo because the camera wont fire right away. Or press trash to delete, get message that the file is still writing to the card. Spin the control wheels to make quick exposure adjustments, sometimes nothing, sometimes only a couple of steps change – huh? This is same problem as with RX100 – clicks of the wheels do not necessarily correspond to incremental changes, which means you cannot predictably make rapid changes. There are many other little annoyances like these each one of which is a problem, but which together very much deter from the cameras capabilities. They are also low hanging fruit, easy to fix. That does not mean they will all be fixed, though.
spaceman
3 months ago |I shoot RAW+JPEG, and no lag between shots whatsoever, unless I have filled the buffer after burst mode. I have a fast SD-card as well.
Deleting files was slow but got a little better with FW upgrade, the splash screen was on for long at least. My NEX-3 did better here.
Lag is at least the wrong term here I think. Try switch off AF then you will notice a the true responsiveness of the camera, and going from review to phot is not that bad, but ok, I don’t own a 5D-II. AF is slow under low light conditions, but this is the weakness of CDAF.
Mart
3 months ago |Sigh, there is no big changes to the camera after all. : (
Don Cox
3 months ago |A full redesign of the electronics is a major change from Sony’s point of view. It will have added a large sum to the R&D budget.
It just doesn’t show on the outside.
CTPhotographX.com
3 months ago |Sony doesn’t want to get smashed to bits by the new Toshiba 24mp sensor. This is good… Way to answer Sony! Good to see em’ punching back.
Sky_walker
3 months ago |So… when the A77n comes out?
Hope they’ll include proper tethering from PC, perhaps with SDK like Canon?! (http://www.didp.canon-europa.com/) – this would be awesome. Feature like that would definitely make me upgrade from A77.
Mirror flip-up is also must-have.
AF-D mode would also be most welcome. Along with improvements to tracking AF (which isn’t really superior on A77, though I’d like to see that as a firmware upgrade instead of plain new camera release).
Exciting times
E
3 months ago |“Mirror flip-up is also must-have.”
So why did you buy the a77?
Stan
3 months ago |Lots of times you don’t realize annoyances or shortcomings until you actually use the camera. Like me with my ex-A55. I completely agree, the flip up mirror would be awesome, not a deal breaker for me personally, but would be a welcome addition. Being able to get a little extra out of the sensor at will is always welcome, considering that most of the time we don’t need 10fps capability…
Timccr
3 months ago |If the problem with UWA lenses is solved and it’s weather proofed I would be very interested. If not I won’t be.
Pierre
3 months ago |The most important thing, the autofocus of the NEX 7n has to be as fast as the Olympus OMD! If not, the Nex 7n is not worth it.
The phase AF should be all over the sensor and not just a part of the center like in the Nex 6!
alexander
3 months ago |I would like:
- WiFi
- GPS
- Touchscreen
Abit77
3 months ago |Andrea, 70-200gII forgot it?
Zoltan
3 months ago |I have an NEX-7 and I’m not going to upgrade to the NEX-7N but I think the NEX-7N is not necessarily aimed at the NEX-7 owners but people who are planning to buy a camera in the market segment where the NEX-7 sits in.
Sony is hoping to sway these people towards the NEX-7N with these updates.
Just like the car industry, VW cannot compete with a 4 year old Golf against a brand new Audi A3 so they release a new gen Golf Mark 7 (btw it’s just a made up example)
Gardener
3 months ago |+1 I’m in exactly that boat, Ive been looking to reduce my camera kit and have been looking at the various mirrorless systems. I preferred the NEX7 of all the different models tried. I will wait to see what the new one is like rather than purchase the current one at this time.
AllanT
3 months ago |Any news regarding video improvement?
admin
3 months ago |no news yet. Working on that part too!
Dave
3 months ago |I seem to be reading this article a little differently than most. All it says is new evf, sensor and no overheating. Just because it doesnt say how fast yhe AF is or mentions touchscreen doesnt mean it wont be there? If we’re assuming, its probably more likely every major feature on the nex-6 will be on yhis camera?
Bill
3 months ago |The NEX 7 was a big step in mirrorless cameras, the NEX 7N will be a refinement of that camera. New sensor, new hot shoe, new EVF, less overheating issues, maybe some other new stuff. I would think of a better NEX 7, not something new. I expect the A78 will be similar, a new hot show, new sensor, etc. but not a big departure.
The next Sony FF will be the next big step.
kum
3 months ago |Andrea do you know the realase date??in May maybe??
admin
3 months ago |Don’t know the exact date yet. But I hope to know it soon because I have to schedule my vacations
kum
3 months ago |Yea me too
thats why im asking 
Nik
3 months ago |Can we get a mode dial? I’d really, really like a mode dial.
kum
3 months ago |Release*
CTPhotographX.com
3 months ago |“… the new sensor delivers 1/3 of a stop better quality.”
Oh dang… hold the presses. A whole 1/3 stop. Wow. Maybe the Toshiba sensor will smash Sony anyway. It’s already one full stop better than NEX-7, and a 1.5 better than a77… It’s almost as good as a99.
Just check out DPReview RAW comparison page for new Nikon D5200 vs NEX-7, a77, a99. That new Toshiba sensor is mad. D5200 at 3200iso looks way better than a77 1600, and even better than NEX-7 1600.
Set comparison for RAW at 3200iso. Then bring down the iso of Sony’s until they look as good. Sony better get something going here fast.
Rolleiflex
3 months ago |The D5200′s Toshiba sensor is just another Canon-like sensor. Quite good high ISO performance, but to compromise the base ISO performance (shadow banding issue) is a pass on my book. Because of this banding, the dynamic range is thus much more limited than any Sony sensor. If you value such ISO performance so much, I don’t think Sony would be a good brand to stick with.
CTPhotographX.com
3 months ago |Don’t matter to me much… sticking with a900/a700 until I see a reason to update. But for Sony, it should matter. Simply because all the noise about noise has been a consistent complaint forever. Will continue to be considering the competition. The new 20mp sensor looks really great. I would expect more than 1/3 from a new 24mp.
I just want the company to do well in the marketplace. Yes, I’m concerned for Mamma Sony.
I gotta hand it to Nikon. They didn’t try to blur the lines between mirrorless and DSLR. This gives them clear direction and leverage to pursue each line with vigor. They’re really coming on strong in the DSLR arena. Seems very focused. Sony can’t seem to stick with a roadmap… much less even find a course of direction. Get the vibe they’re all over the place with some major holes overlooked for serious needs, especially flash.
They’re turning into the Spinal Tap of photography. CaNikon seem tuned to play more Hendrix and Zeppelin.
Frank
3 months ago |Sony have a roadmap???
Zohee35
3 months ago |The Toshiba sensor is a banding machine beyond belief (both for stills and video). See the SLRClub review with examples.
I downloaded the ISO 3200 RAW samples at IR (Dpreview has far more inconsistent lighting) from the D5200 and NEX 7 and compared them after equaling output (brightness etc.). Barely 1/3 of a stop difference in overall noise, maybe half a stop in the shadows. ISO 6400 from the D5200 looks >much< worse here. That seems very much in line with DXO measurements.
Tom S
3 months ago |If they have clean HDMI out, I’ll probably buy this, and if metabones happen to come out with a speedbooster for alpha lenses – I would be set.
CTPhotographX.com
3 months ago |Will new NEX7 provide for playback image scrolling in magnified view? Instead of making me press the button every time just to edit in the field? Alphas allow this.
Will new NEX7 provide diagonal scrolling for magnified focus and magnified image playback? Instead of only allowing up/down? Alphas allow this.
Will new NEX7 provide any option for Alpha (style) menu? Good gawd the NEX menu is overly cumbersome for serious photography. Hey, I’m not saying take NEX menu away… but if it’s truly deserving of being called an “Alpha”, then how about an Alpha style menu option… ya know… so it works like all my other Alphas instead of an entirely different camera system.
alonzo
3 months ago |No overheating great !!!! I hope many aspect of video mode gonna be improved . Sony do it and I will open my wallet .
Mike
3 months ago |I wonder what the market is for an updated nex-7. I have the 7 and love it. I am looking forward to an update, but with the full frame less than a year away, I’m holding off on the the 7n. Definitly interested in it and I will want the improvements, but I can wait.
Don Cox
3 months ago |The market is people who are thinking of buying a NEX 7 but think a model that is 18 months old will be a bit out of date.
Mike
3 months ago |Obviously, those are the people who would buy it. I’m wondering, not making judgements, what the demand for this camera will be with a full frame coming out.
Don Cox
3 months ago |The full frame will be considerably more expensive than the 7N. There will I think be many buyers who cannot afford the FF NEX and will see the 7N as a relative bargain.
The top model in a line has a “glow” effect which makes the lower models look better. The same applies to the full range of accessories that used to be made for Nikon, Canon and other major cameras. You may never buy a Macro Stand or a microscope adapter but knowing this stuff is available raises your opinion of the system.
(Sony are very weak on accessories.)
Atlasman
3 months ago |I love my NEX-7—especially with Speedbooster!
All the improvements talked about here are nice, but not compelling for me to upgrade.
Improved video would get my attention.
spaceman
3 months ago |If only they did speedbooster for Konica AR bayonet! Well, guess I have to wait for the FF NEX then
joe
3 months ago |W T F.
Only 1/3 stop?? Are you joking? I use that much to wipe my butt every morning. Give me 1 stop improvement over the Nex-7 which doesn’t have the best low light performance to begin with. I’m afraid the Xpro-1/Xe-1 may pass up the Nex series very quickly otherwise. Both Fuji + Sony comporable bodies likely coming out around the same time.
Nottroll
3 months ago |You NEX-7 is good for 40 wipes? That’s $28/wipe. I’d stick with my toilet paper
St.
3 months ago |That’s why you skip the 7n and get the next one – 7R, 7S or whatever that will be.
Frank
3 months ago |Yeah, you’ll only have to wait six months after the 7n.
xxxx
3 months ago |CMOS sensor is becoming mature, at least in ISO department. Increment in ISO performance is already hard to get. 1/3 stop sounds very reasonable.
Cyrus
3 months ago |“One source told me the new sensor delivers 1/3 of a stop better quality.”
Seems more realistic than the 1 stop improvement suggested for the new 20Mpx
MrLee
3 months ago |Sony is so good at remixing cameras yearly they even name them the same as last years version of that camera, lol
Now the N, or R, Or Z, or whatever letter will just stand for what firmware update that years model has, lol
No thanks, Will never own a Nex, Professional A-mount (Or FX) for me…
Ralf
3 months ago |Any word on what kind of remote triggering and teathered controllability and what kind of flash hotshoe and what kind of wireless flash support?
MariusM
3 months ago |One minor issue I’d like to see fixed is image and video playback in the same grouping. Having to go a separate location to view videos, then back to the original location for images is a pain in the butt.
Frank
3 months ago |PITA that is on the A77.
MikeyF
3 months ago |I don’t suppose they will support the ‘Play Memories’ apps on the Nex7n? Honestly, having an app platform for their cameras what excites me most about the Nex line right now. No more praying that Sony will add features via firmware; any developer could expand the capabilities of the camera. The current lineup of apps kind of sucks though.
ageha
3 months ago |You got the concept wrong. Only Sony can add contend.
MikeyF
3 months ago |Really? Well that blows. What’s the point of that? I hope they open the API to third party developers. It could be amazing.
pjpo
3 months ago |I thought I would like the apps, but they are all but useless. Posting to Facebook is horrible as you have to sign in every time, typing is difficult and slow as molasses without a touchscreen, and the reaction time with the remote is ridiculously slow. I’ve been quite let down.
ageha
3 months ago |1/3 stop? Wow, that’s bad…
extra|ordinary
3 months ago |I think the NEX-7n sounds promising. Opposite of what many seem to think, I don’t believe every new cameras has to be a revolutionary leap. The NEX-7 was a solid camera to start with, so bringing a few minor, but thoughtful, updates will surely make the 7n a success.
That said, my wish list includes:
- No AA filter
- Extend the eye point on the EVF to also accommodate people who wear glasses
- Add more resistance to the Tri-Navi dials (firmer indents)
- Ditch the NEX menu interface. Alpha/RX1/RX100 style please!
- More aspect ratio options.
- Bundle option with the upcoming 20/2.8 pancake
Denis
3 months ago |I prefer swivel EVF and touch screen is a must. It is no buy for me if it lacks both.
A
3 months ago |Boring… too many camers, all the same (more or less)… if Sony wants to make it they need to be revolutionary (and they have that technology, just not the marketing guts). 54MP FF camear will get the world’s attention. “NEW 24MP” — is just another minor itteration, fine if you are Nikon or Canon trying to get a few people to upgrade and make a little more $, but not if you are Sony and trying to become of of the big guys… just makes you seem like even a smaller player…
Wataru M
3 months ago |This is going to be a day one purchase for me. It will be interesting to see how it stacks up to my a99. I really want a no AA filter version though. And dual card slots, but that seems impossible if the body shape is mostly the same.
Hmmm
3 months ago |Sounds ok to me. I don’t own a Nex 7, but have been considering a more advanced Nex since buying my Nex F3 last year. I’ll be watching this one. Thanks Andrea for keeping us informed on the latest rumors. Seems like most of the time you get good info.
Tu
3 months ago |Wonderful news Nex 7n! Forget FF it will be too big and expensive! NEX7 is perfect. Aready got 5D Mk3 and it is not much better!!!!
Chris Geary
3 months ago |I’m hoping the flash on the NEX-7n will have the wireless trigger, that is missing on the NEX range.
I’ve just been to the BVE in London today and spoke with the Japanese Sony rep who said Sony are working on their own Speedbooster for E-mount to FF A-mount.
Alain
3 months ago |A wonderful Improvement could be weather sealed !
I love my nex-7 but I would like to see a firmware update for existing lens like the 35mm and the 20 mm and I hope an update for the upcoming high quality standard zoom. but with the nex-7n I’m afraid they will be no firmware update ….
Poki
3 months ago |A firmware update for what? Auto correction? A high-quality zoom should not be so bad that you absolutely need auto correction …
HennessyLieu
3 months ago |I’m a owner NeX 7 for 1 year now and 7N is come out I would love to change 7N but I expect 7N have:
Wifi *now is wifi is big thing for high end NEX line*
Record button move some where else
Over heating issue solve
Steal some function from A99
Intelligent Auto +
New detection focus.
Please Sony make some improvements for Nex 7
AquilaN
3 months ago |Greetings,
is it possible that LA-EA1 would be working better with new, hybrid focus-sensor? (I don’t like mirror in LA-EA2). I wish to have some setting to change focus mode with LA-EA1 – to have an oportunity to see Deep of Field while focusing (like with metabones Nex-EF AF-adapters). Maybe You have information if there would be AppStore like in Nex-5r and Nex-6 ?
I have been using my current Nex-7 for about one and half of the year. I using only manual Zeiss lenses, i have never met a problem of overheating – probably cause I don’t use my camera as video recorder at all
I lack eg. setting to change an order of tri-navi dial in M mode. I wish to move shutter dial to position near the edge (of camera) and apperture dial move to position nearest to EVF. I wish to have some build-in correction for magenta-shift with wide angle lenses. I wish to have better sensor too, but 1/3 stop of improvement, it doesn’t sound to be worth of price of new camera body. I hate noise level at ISO1600 in RAW mode, after 2 years with 14MP NEX-5
I hope to see something more that those few useless (for me) improvements
I hope to see more info about Nex-7 but at least now, I don’t think to be decided to move to never version of camera
Best regards, AqN.
tex andrews
3 months ago |Well, AFAIC the 2 most significant problems with the NEX7 are the wide angle raw performance—the biggest deal of all— and (a distant second) the menu system (if only the menu system was like my A850! Still, i can live with it…). The rest of it is small potatoes by comparison.
Anon
3 months ago |If Sony creates a high res FF Nex or Rx-1 like camera with no AA and ability to turn off noise reduction functions then I will buy one.
Dave Mathews
3 months ago |I hope they improve more than 1/3 stop. That doesn’t sound too mind blowing. Lame that the heat issues are only getting resolved now. Does this mean Sony admit there is a heat issue? Panasonic and Olympus looking might good now especially if Olympus’ next omd camera has similar video codec to Panasonic’s GH3. Sony will probably stick to craptard avchd because they don’t want to cannibalize their upper models… well they can stick to that philosophy as the masses switch to other brands…
cd
3 months ago |all I concern is the TOUCHSCREEN!
philber
3 months ago |If the 7n improves over the 7 for RF wides, I shall buy it instantly and replace my 5n backup with the 7. What is interesting to me is the claim that it is a new sensor. It opens up the possibility not only of noise improvement, but also DR, colours, contrast, detail, etc…
Jared Becker
3 months ago |They should use a modified rx1 sensor with phase detection but built for interchangeable mirrorless lenses.
rafal
3 months ago |i hope that the corner color shift issues with 3rd party wide lenes is improved (the 7 was a backwards step from the 5n for me)
Michael Ma
3 months ago |I’m already set that this will be my next camera for my video blogging and photography. My only absolute requirement is that it should come with a mic-in and a standard hot shoe.
Some features I would love…I would love great low light performance so I don’t have to carry a flash at all, except when in studio settings. Would love slow motion video recording button that can be pressed mid video if you guys want to be cutting edge.
Djangar Adelheid
3 months ago |I really don’t know if I can wait for this camera!