Sony Alpha 5100 vs Sony NEX-7

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 5100NEX-7
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 5000
      MSRP$549 (body only), $699 (with 16-50 PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 16,000
      Photo Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 16886000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, high/low settings
      Focus Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points17925
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary
      Exposure Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      DxO Low Light ISO13471016
      DxO Color Depth23.824.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.713.4
      DxO Overall Score8081
      Video Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Dimensions110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42")120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.5 x 5.25"10.8 x 7.2 x 4.4"
      Package Weight1.315 lb2.95 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Battery PackNP-FW50NPFW50
      Battery Life400 shots430 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 5100 Sony NEX-7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 or 5 images
      Orientation Sensor


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