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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5

mirrorless comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 Specification comparison review, all these three camera are the most popular mirrorless camera of today.

First See a quick Specification Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5

Low-Light performance and Dynamic range

From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 have big APS-C size sensor and 16 megapixel resolution , the Sony NEX 7 have a high resolution 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor and Olympus OMD EM-5 have small 4/3 format sensor with 16 megapixel resolution.

From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 will perform better in low-light condition, bigger the pixel is, the lower the noise : The size of the photodiode and this has a big impact on the dynamic range and low light performance.

Video Performance

Sony NEX7 offers Full HD at 60 and 24 fps, Olympus EM-5 also offer Full HD at 60 fps (but no 24fps) and Fuji X Pro-1 Full HD video recording limited to 24 fps only.

A Image (JPEG) comparison test between Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 done at focus-numerique (french website), see the result of test below

ISO-1600

ISO-3200

ISO-6400

 

ISO-12800The Fujifilm X-Pro1 JPEG from camera look clear and usable upto ISO  3200, Sony NEX 7 performance is also good but I am really disappointed by Olympus EM-5 High ISO performance.

Conclusion: Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX 7 both are excellent performer, buy any one of them.

Buy
Fujifilm X-Pro1 from Amazon
Sony NEX 7 from Amazon
Olympus EM-5 from Amazon

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Sony A99 Rumor Update

Sony A99 Coming SoonAccording to latest rumors, the upcoming Sony A99 will feature 102 all cross point AF, New 24 Megapixel FF sensor with Standard ISO range 100-25600 and expandable up-to 50 up to 102400, Sony main focus is to beat current 5D Mark III and Nikon D800.

Latest rumored specification of Sony A99

  • New 24 Megapixel FF sensor
  • Standard ISO range 100-25600 and expandable up-to 50 up to 102400
  • 102 all cross point AF

via SAR

Sony A1S with Full Frame square sensor

Sony A1SAccording to latest rumors Sony is currently testing a prototype of a Full Frame square sensor SLT (36mm X 36mm) , the new 36mm square format allows you to select between different formats and all current Alpha and Minolta Full Frames lenses will work with without any issue.

Rumored specification of Sony A1S

  1. 37 Megapixel, 36mm x 36mm square sensor
  2. Works with all current Alpha mount lenses
  3. Biggest camera of Sony in terms of size.
  4. The SLT technology permits the camera to be smaller than it would have been with the classical mirror box and optical viewfinder technology
  5. New generation of square electronic viewfinder
  6. 3×3 inch OLED display

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Sony 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens image leaked


Upcoming Sony 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens image leaked by a japanese website digicam.info, the lens will feature metal mount and designed for Sony Alpha cameras with APS-C sensor.

news & img src – digicam.info

Pre-order Sony A57

Sony A57Sony A57 is and affordable SLT with features similar to a High-End DSLR or SLT, Sony A57 comes with improved Sensor, Fast AF system with object tracking, 100-16000 standard ISO range, 12fps of  continuous shooting speed, for more details see Sony A57 announced

Pre-order details

Amazon

Pre-order Sony A57 from Amazon

B&H

Pre-order Sony A57 (body only) at B&H

Pre-order Sony A57 with 18-55mm lens at B&H

 

Sony A57 Announced

Sony A57Sony SLT-A57, successor of Sony A55 announced today, the Sony A57 features 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 15 point AF, ISO range 100-16000 and 25600 with boost, It can also capture Full HD movie at 60fps and also features 12 fps continuous shooting, the built quality and handgrip is much improved compared to old Sony A55, viewfinder or on the angle-adjustable 7.5 cm (3.0-type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display.

Pre-order/Buy Sony A57

New features in Sony A57

Fast Image Processor: Sony A57 uses latest-generation BIONZ® engine, same type of image processor is used in more expensive A77 and A65 SLT, this powerful processor effortlessly process large amounts of image data and you get 12fps of 12 fps continuous shooting speed, Fast AF performance and low noise while shooting either Full HD video or stills.

Auto Focus with object tracking : The new A57 comes with 15-point AF system with three cross sensors delivering fast, accurate TTL phase detection autofocus, Newly enhanced Object Tracking AF keeps faces or other selected objects in sharp focus

Improved ISO range: you get 100-16,000 standard ISO range and 25600 with boost.

New Portrait Framing technology is introduced in Sony A57, Using face detection and the compositional ‘rule of thirds,’ the camera identifies a subject’s position, trimming the scene to create tightly framed, professional-looking pictures in portrait or landscape orientation while maintaining a copy of the original image.

2x Clear Image Zoom digital zoom technology
doubles the effective magnification of your lens. The camera uses Sony’s “By Pixel Super Resolution Technology” to ensure that cropped and zoomed images retain full pixel resolution.

Improved body grip and design similar to more costly Sony A65.

 

Pricing and Availability
The new α57 interchangeable lens camera will be available this April with an 18-55mm kit zoom lens for $800 (model SLT-A57K). It will also be offered as body-only for about $700 (model SLT-A57).

Sony will also be introducing a new battery-powered LED video light, model HVL-LE1, which broadens options for recording video indoors or in low light. This new accessory will be available this month for about $250.

Leaked image of Sony A57

Sony A57

Update: Sony A57 Announced

First leaked image of Sony A57 appeared on gdgt.com, the expected announcement date of Sony A57 SLT is March 3, 2012, Sony A57 will have NEX N 16 Mp APS-C sensor, see more rumored specification (below)

Rumored Specification of Sony A57
16 megapixel ExmorHD sensor
100-12800 ISO
12fps
Articulating display screen
No top LCD
No GPS
New battery grip
1,44 million dot EVF

src – sonyalpharumors.com