Sony NEX 7: compact system camera

• Launched: August 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm CMOS Resolution: 24.3MP Kit lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 

Summary: The NEX-7 is Sony’s top compact system camera, and while the NEX-C3 and NEX-5N might be designed for beginners or intermediate users, this one’s for enthusiasts and professionals, with a 24-megapixel sensor, advanced photographic options, a high-resolution electronic viewfindeer and advanced external controls. The NEX-7 takes Sony E-mount lenses but can also take A-mount SLR lenses via an adaptor.

Sony NEX-5N: compact system camera

• Launched: August 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm CMOS Resolution: 16.1MP Kit lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 

Summary: The NEX-5N is the next step up from the NEX-C3 and one step down from the NEX-7. It has an SLR-size APS-C sensor in a compact, magnesium alloy body, and full auto modes for beginners and advanced manual modes for experts. Its advanced high-speed technology means it can shoot continuously at 10 frames per second.