Friday, December 6, 2013

What's the best compact camera w/ interchangeable lens?

sony dslr camera with 18-55mm lens - nex-f3 on Sony Alpha NEX F3 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18 55mm Lens 16 1 MP ...
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Juni


I'm looking to purchase a new camera for my amateur photography.
I currently use a Panasonic Lumix fz35, but I'm a bit bored of it now.
Don't want a dslr, or any 'bulky' kind of cameras.
The samsung nx210 looks appealing to me, but i'm not sure about the specs, and quality of it.

Any opinions / recommendations would be a great help to me!!
Thanks!



Answer
Take a look at the Sony NEX cameras -NEX-F3, NEX-5N and NEX-7. Here are reviews of them:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-nex-f3/sony-nex-f3A.HTM

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/NEX5N/NEX5NA.HTM

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/NEX7/NEX7A.HTM

Here are current prices from B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com

NEX-F3 w/18-55mm zoom, $498.00 after a $100.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H. Ends 9-29-2012.

NEX-5N w/18-55mm zoom. $498.00 after a $200.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H. Ends 9-29-2012.

NEX-7 w/18-55mm zoom, $1,268.00 after an $80.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H. Ends 9-29-2012.

The deep discounts shown on the NEX-F3 and NEX-5N (also shown on the Sony website) tells me that there are new models coming so either of these cameras is a real bargain right now.

Which is the better compact system camera, Nikon 1 V1 or Nikon 1 J1?




Maximilian


i'm hoping to buy a compact system camera. I have only used compact camera's before. Through various forums and reviews, i found out that these two are a bit better. Can anyone please tell me which is better off these two, or if not is there any other better one in the same price range.
if possible please give me the prices of these also



Answer
They only differ in features and body build. Both use the exact same image sensor, so you won't get better images out of the V1.

Prices for the J1 have been cut slightly, but I've seen massive cuts on the V1 because it was a giant flop. This happened for two reasons. First out of the gate, the Nikon 1 system is the poorest performer for these types of cameras. Using an image sensor that's even smaller than the micro four thirds really hurt image sensor performance.

Next reason, the V1 was hundreds of dollars more than the J1, and I don't know about you but for that extra dough I want a better image sensor, not the exact same one.

The J1 launched at 649 over a year ago, and the price fell fast. I've seen it being cleared out at 449 and 400. The J2 already launched at a slightly lower street price, and the V1 was slashed big time down to the 400 dollar range to clear them out.

So if you are a fan of the V1, and you can score one being blown out for J1 prices, it's OK. It would be nice to have that nice mag alloy body, and viewfinder over the J1.

Bottom line, the Sony NEX is spanking everyone when it comes to image sensor performance. So for similar money, you can score a Sony NEX F3 and you'll know, packing that camera you've got not only the best image sensor for the money, but a sensor that beats every Canon dSLR with the same size image sensor. Good for you, kind of sad for Canon. On sale now for 499 http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-Camera-and-18-55mm-Lens/en/p/NEXF3K/W

If you don't like that clunky zoom, pick up a prime or pancake lens from Sony, or from Sigma, they just started making glass for the NEX system.




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