# Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder vs SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder (Atomos) and SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor (SmallHD) among on camera monitors. Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder is the cheaper of the two at $595.

## Side by side

| Spec | Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder | SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $595 | $1449 |
| Brand | Atomos | SmallHD |
| Released | 2018-09-01 | — |
| Screen size (in) | 5.2 | 7 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1000 |
| HDMI sdi io | 1x HDMI 2.0 in, 1x HDMI 2.0 out; no SDI | 2x 3G-SDI (1 in, 1 in/loop-out) + HDMI in; SDI out + HDMI 2.0 out |
| HDR lut support | HDR (HLG/PQ) monitoring, 3D LUT import | HDR and 3D LUT overlay support |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery mount | Sony NP-F style via optional battery bracket (not included stock) | Sony L-series dual battery bracket included; optional Gold Mount/V-Mount plates |
| Weight (g) | 340 | — |

## Key differences

- Screen size (in): Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 5.2 vs SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor 7
- Resolution: Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 1920x1080 vs SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor 1920x1200
- HDMI sdi io: Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder 1x HDMI 2.0 in, 1x HDMI 2.0 out; no SDI vs SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor 2x 3G-SDI (1 in, 1 in/loop-out) + HDMI in; SDI out + HDMI 2.0 out
- HDR lut support: Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder HDR (HLG/PQ) monitoring, 3D LUT import vs SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor HDR and 3D LUT overlay support
- Battery mount: Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder Sony NP-F style via optional battery bracket (not included stock) vs SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor Sony L-series dual battery bracket included; optional Gold Mount/V-Mount plates

## Sources

- Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder: https://www.atomos.com.au/explore/ninja (atomos.com.au, verified 2026-08-12)
- SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor: https://www.smallhd.com/products/indie-7 (smallhd.com, verified 2026-08-12)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/on-camera-monitors/atomos-ninja-v-vs-smallhd-indie-7/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Atomos Ninja V 5in 4K HDMI Monitor-Recorder ($595) vs SmallHD Indie 7 7in HDR Touchscreen Monitor ($1449) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/on-camera-monitors/atomos-ninja-v-vs-smallhd-indie-7/
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