Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3 review by dpreview

siumaibb

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/SonyNex5Nex3/

conclusion:

The NEX cameras are a brave and interesting attempt to redefine the camera and one that might, one day, be looked upon as the first step along a new path of camera development. If so, they represent a distinctly unsteady first step.

The biggest disappointment is that the NEXs offer no encouragement or obvious pathways for users wanting to take more control over the camera. The 'Bkground Defocus' option in iAuto mode, constantly recommended in the in-camera guide, doesn't make clear what it's doing and risks being actively unhelpful in some circumstances (using F22-F32 won't yield the 'crisp' images the interface promises). Furthermore, operation and navigation differ enough between iAuto and Aperture Priority mode that you're unlikely to ever guess that they're doing essentially the same things.

As cameras to literally just point and shoot the NEXs do pretty well, which will be enough for some people - although by being restricted to ISO 1600 in iAuto mode, the benefits over a good compact camera are not as clear-cut as they could be. Sadly even these users may find the battery life problematic, and we'd be hard-pushed to think of an interchangeable lens camera less appropriate for a keen photographer. In conclusion, the NEX system shows a great deal of promise but we'd strongly advise waiting for the next generation of products.

Catpiano

As expected ..  quite good review .. good colour, good PQ, good noise compare to 4/3.

According to DP, bad handling/feature, and lack of manual control are the down side .. but I think it is a plus side ..

Put it this way, this is more like a TOY for taking picture, and how many USERS nowadays, will use " M mode " ?? or even know what is "M/A/T/S/B" mode??  Especially Sony users .. as long as colourful body, with whatever camera strap, and cool lens cap ...  will sell.

P mode + auto bokeh + built in filter + photoshop = Majority Market.

It is a big hit for asian market, (esp china) but not for here.

siumaibb

just wonder how many people will buy it as a DSLR replacement? how many will buy it as a secondary camera? And how many will buy it and think they bought a DSLR?