2013-11-18T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great lightweight camera
I have only used the camera twice in daylight settings and am still getting used to it. I traded in a Canon T1i. So far the picture quality is great with the standard 18-55 lens. Easy camera to learn, and tons of great features. The screen tilt is limited and seems pretty useless. The camera does not come with a strap.
Omar H.
2012-04-29T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great walk around camera
This is a Good camera, not great. Not because of the picture quality, but because menu's are not laid out in a intuitive manor. The best way around this is to program the two favorite buttons although there is only two. Although there is only two it's better than not having the programmable buttons. Once you start to get use to where the options are it gets a little easier. Just a gripe on Sony's lay out. Battery life on the camera is average roughly getting about 200 shots before you have to recharge.
Now on to the good of the camera. The size of the camera is very impressive. To be able to fit the AP-C chip into the body. Although I'm a Nikon person at heart. I have to say that picture comparison between the two are very close. Giving the edge to Nikon, but keeping in mind that I'm comparing a 300 dollar lens to a 1200 dollar lens. Focusing on the Sony is very quick meaning mili seconds. I have tested some ¾ cameras and the focusing on those seam to be a bit slower. Two very neat options on this camera is HDR ( Takes three photos and compares than pieces the three photos into one ) and DMF ( Fine focusing ).
Although this is not the smallest camera out there. It is very small not pocket able, but for travel this would be a great choice.
If you are coming from the compact world and looking to upgrade this camera is highly recommended. If you're a from the DLSR world you may want to think about what or why your consisting this camera for. If your looking for an semi automatic camera secondary maybe back up ( not really ) look at the Olympus EPL 3 or the New Panasonic GX1, Fuji x-pro1. I bought this camera for a walk around camera with a little flexibility , size, weight, and it's a , AP-C Sensor. Youtube is a great source of information.
CASEY N.
2011-09-24T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Mirrorless Wonder
I use the camera for mostly family, vacations, and scenery. Ultra small (especially coming from using an Olympus E-30). It is very convenient to carry and use. The video is phenomenal and with the touch focus, photos are great. I enjoy the build quality of my E-30 a little better but I can see that Sony has a superb grasp of what a prosumer tweener camera should be. At this price, I do not think one could find a better fit between an SLR and a point and shoot.
JOHN W.
