Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 Hands on and ISO Noise Test

Gratitude to Sony Wellington, New Zealand for letting me test out the new Sony NEX cameras.

The NEX series of Sony’s new mirror less interchangeable lens cameras equipped with APS-C sensor in a very tidy body. When I first put my hand on it, I can feel the build quality is top notch. The NEX-5 is a bit smaller in size and has a better grip than the NEX-3.

The auto focus is fast, in camera option menu and shutter are responsive. The shutter sound does sound like a real shutter.

The lenses are also very compact and with excellent build quality.

Let the images speak for them self, Enjoy

Size comparison with NEX-5 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (Left) and NEX-3 with 16mm f/2.8 (Right)

Sony NEX APS-C sensor

 

Sony NEX-3 with 16mm f/2.8.

(Image taken with NEX-5 18-55mm @ f/3.5)

 

Sony NEX-5 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and Flash.

(Image taken with NEX-3 16mm @ f/2.8)

 

Sony NEX in camera menu

(Image taken with NEX-5 18-55mm @ f/3.5)

 

Articulated LCD on Sony NEX-5

(Image taken with NEX-3 16mm @ f/2.8)

 

Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 allow ISO setting up to 12800. Click image below to check out the ISO noise test (ISO 200-12800).

 

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• Sony NEX-5 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
• Sony NEX-5 with 16mm f/2.8
• Sony NEX-3 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
• Sony NEX-3 with 16mm f/2.8