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The Sony NEX-F3 gets a built-in flash in return for a bulkier body. Elsewhere, changes are few and far between, and the NEX-F3 is as simple, effective and pleasant-to-use as the NEX-C3. With its more reasonable price tag, it makes an excellent alternative to the NEX-5N. |
With its compact, lightweight design, responsive electronics, vertical tilt screen and large-format 16-Megapixel APS-C sensor, the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 has got a lot going for it. It's just a shame that the 18-55 mm lens is still a bit disappointing. The battery life could be better too. |
The Sony NEX-5N is, without a doubt, the must-have interchangeable lens compact of the moment! It has an ultra-compact build, good all-round responsiveness, great picture quality in photo and video modes and a good range of customisable controls. What more could you ask for? |
Sony's new NEX-7 is a very well-designed expert-level camera with a customisable interface, a high-def electronic viewfinder and an excellent build and finish. However, Sony's NEX lenses aren't good enough to get the best out of the 24-Megapixel sensor. |
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+ Good grip + Built-in flash (finally!) + Customisable interface + Sharp, pleasant, vertical-tilt screen (up to 180° upwards) + Very good picture quality up to 3200 ISO |
+ Picture quality: noise management, depth of field + Compact design + Good 720p video mode (optical zoom, stereo sound) + VGA LCD screen with vertical tilt + Fast autofocus, sweep panorama mode |
+ Compact design and high-quality finish + Good general responsiveness + Noise very well controlled up to 6400 ISO + Vertical tilt screen + Great video mode |
+ Incredibly sharp, precise electronic viewfinder + Good general responsiveness / Built-in flash + Nice design and handling / Customisable interface + Noise handled very well up to 6400 ISO + Good 1080 HD video mode |
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Cons
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- Battery life could be better - Noisy shutter release (no discreet snapping here!) - Variable quality 18-55 mm kit lens / Limited choice of lenses (unless you use an adapter ring) - Bulkier than previous NEX cameras |
- Battery life is a bit disappointing - Noisy shutter-release - Not many lenses to choose from - No built-in stabilisation or flash (separate accessory included) - Handling could still be better |
- High-gloss LCD prone to glare in bright sunlight / Tilt rather than full swivel screen - No built-in flash (separate flash accessory supplied) - No built-in stabilisation - 18-55 mm kit lens could be better / Limited choice of lenses unless you buy an adapter ring - Noisy shutter release (not exactly discreet!) |
- No built-in mechanical stabilisation - You'll need a top-notch lens to make the most of those 24 Megapixels! - Coninuous shooting with AF a bit slow (3.5 fps) - Can't take a still photo while filming video / Noisy shutter - Proprietary accessories hot-shoe / Still not many lenses available |
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