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C'mon, Engadget, enough with the crude camera sex jokes!]]>May 11th 2010 6:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/Anyone else has the same problem?]]>May 11th 2010 7:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/Hooray to comment system! xD]]>May 11th 2010 7:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
Rule 34.... lol]]>May 11th 2010 8:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
the sony is way too small for a good sex scene anyways ;)]]>May 11th 2010 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/I'm looking for a really great camera but it must be tiny so that I really care to take it with me. ]]>May 11th 2010 6:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
The LX3 and S90 are somewhat pocket-sized. They both cram a lot of quality in a small package. The S90 would be my pocket-camera of choice.

The Sony pictured above is without a lens. It's actually quite a lot bigger than you think:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/SonyNEX5/Images/inhand.jpg]]>May 11th 2010 6:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/You gotta bear in mind, whilst the LX3 and S90 are excellent camera's, they're only point & shoots ... whilst something like this Sony will have a full sized (or close) DSLR sensor ... making even the S90 and LX3 sub par in term of image quality. You'll also get 2 or 3 shooting frames per second and of course interchangeable lenses; so to compare a camera such as this to any other point and shoot (in terms of image quality, size, cost etc) isn't an exact science.

Point in case, I have an LX3 and a Sigma DP1. The later is very slightly larger and is a bast**d in day-to-day use (speed, UI etc) but the quality of pics it produces (with its lager Fovian sensor) blows the LX3 (and S90) WAY out of the park! The any sort of still work where you don't mind a fixed wide angle lens or a slow interface, the Sigma DP1 (DP2 etc) just cant be beat ... not even by my EOS450D DSLR (although the later is of course more versatile).

As such, Im really looking forward to seeing this camera ... but hoping the lenses will be sensibly priced; because when you look at a Canon EOS, although its twice the size, the availability of cheap lenses just cant be matched (the biggest draw back to any micro four thirds based camera!)

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It's very compact for a DSLR, but big for an ultra compact. However, to get this level of image quality you'll need to go to a Panny G1 which is a much more expensive and much larger camera.]]>May 11th 2010 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 1:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
I was replying to Lundmark who was asking about the LX3 and the S90... and he was also looking for a TINY camera.

I know the S90 is a point-and-shoot... which is why I said it would be my "pocket-camera of choice."

And I posted a link to an image of this Sony camera to show that it is not a tiny camera.]]>May 11th 2010 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 6:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 6:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
But pretty interesting, anyway!

]]>May 11th 2010 6:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
Exactly!

What is the point of making it smaller than the lens?]]>May 11th 2010 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 6:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/NEX5/NEX5A.HTM
It seems it isn't the same menus they have in the Alphas.]]>May 11th 2010 7:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
yes you are right.......

By the way look at this -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/4598037623_86a8447a4d.jpg]]>May 11th 2010 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 6:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://sonyalpharumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/NEX5-EPL1-GF1-GH1.jpg
Can you say ownage?]]>May 11th 2010 6:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
From my experience very few people pay to that attention actually.

And if you are looking more at the noise in the picture than at the subject of the photo, I'd say you are doing it wrong.]]>May 11th 2010 7:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 7:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
I do not blame the Sony. That's normal practice. I'm pretty sure that Pany/Oly would have done the same had their sensor better sensitivity.

Yet again, the limitations don't really hinder me when using my ancient Oly E-520 - with even worse sensor.]]>May 11th 2010 7:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/NEX5/NEX5A.HTM]]>May 11th 2010 7:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
If you look at how it renders the reflections and check out some other sample shots, you'll see that the Sony seems to be doing a lot of in-camera processing to make things look clearer. I think that's a good idea for most consumers, but if you like Photoshopping then Olympus holds its own because it lets you do the work. I have to say the Panasonic looks really bad. Noise is one thing but banding is really hard to get rid of in post processing.]]>May 11th 2010 7:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
Not sure Kirin is ichiban.]]>May 11th 2010 8:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
For some reason I don't get e-mails about replies to comments, so sorry about the delay.

It depends on what you want to do. The E-PL1 is missing one dial and has a walk-through menu for settings. It's like a point & shoot with a guided tutorial for SLR style functions. It also has the newest sensor and some reviews say the best picture quality from Olympus so far.
The E-P2 seems to have a more traditional menu and a dial that lets you choose settings quickly. Better build quality (less plastic). The sensor is one version prior, but nothing to scoff at.

I don't think Kirin is ichiban either but that's what they say on the label. And it's pretty good (at least the real stuff made in Japan is).]]>May 24th 2010 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 6:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
Oh, shut up. The review is on video - do you have any comment on the content of the video that refutes any claims made?]]>May 11th 2010 7:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 7:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
Well, yes, because you started talking nonsense for no apparent reason. Now, if you'd like to have a sensible discussion on the subject of this camera then please, be my guest. Do you consider the review flawed and, if so, why?]]>May 11th 2010 7:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 7:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 8:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
The NEX series looks pretty sweet though!]]>May 11th 2010 7:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 7:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 7:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
I suppose that whether this is important or not depends on how well this camera stacks up against something more traditional like the Canon PowerShot G11. That said, given a lack of manual shooting modes it looks like the NEX-5 is aimed at a different market and, to be honest, I can see the argument that it at least can be pocket-sized sometimes. ]]>May 11th 2010 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/I have a Powershot G10 btw, and while the quality is really amazing for this tiny sensor, the Pen's, for example, beat it hands down. Especially for low-light.
This NEX looks promising, but like you, I am worried about those basic features that you need to search in the submenus. I like buttons - it's faster :)]]>May 11th 2010 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/NEX5/NEX5A.HTM

look down at "Sony NEX-5 vs. Canon Rebel T2i".

Yes, it means "large pockets". but still not more than say a normal sized consumer camcorder packs in size. ]]>May 11th 2010 8:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
Er, no. Sorry but even with just the 18-55 lens attached that camera is too big to fit in a pocket unless your pockets are the size of sacks. Heck, that would be hard pressed to fit inside my wife's handbag and I generally reckon you lose pretty much anything in that. OK, that might be a slight exaggeration but you get the idea...]]>May 11th 2010 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 7:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 8:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/
The 16mm f/2.8 lens (24mm eq.) is the only one someone with a DSLR would want. And that is only for taking pictures in places where it wouldn't be easy or practical to take a DSLR.

But still, it is a hard sell against a point & shoot camera with a zoom in terms of ease of use and portability.

Now, if I didn't have a DSLR, having a pancake lens and a zoom lens would be a much easier setup to carry around.]]>May 11th 2010 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 7:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 8:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/sony-nex-5-is-small-really-really-small-video/May 11th 2010 1:49PM