The Sony EVIL NEX 3 camera may look a bit odd, but it's got a 14 MP Sony Exmor HD sensor, a touchscreen—along with old-school knobs—and some nice specs:
- Image Sensor: 14.2 million effective pixels.
- Metering: Multi pattern, centre-weighted and spot.
- Sensor Size: APS-C-sized CMOS (23.4×15.6mm).
- Lens: Sony E Series mount.
- Shutter Speed: 30 to 1/4000 second. Flash sync: 1/160 sec.
- Continuous Shooting: seven fps.
- Memory: Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC cards.
- Image Sizes (pixels): 4592×3056, 4592×2576, 3344×2224, 3344×1872, 2288×1520, 2288×1280.
- Movies: 1280×720, 848×480, 640×480 at 30 fps.
- Colour Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB.
- LCD Screen: 7.5cm LCD (921,600 pixels).
- File Formats: JPEG, RAW, JPEG+RAW, MPEG4.
- ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 200 to 12,800.
- Interface: USB 2.0, HDMNI, AV.
- Power: Rechargeable lithium ion battery, DC input.
- Dimensions: 117.2×62.6×33.4mm WHDmm.
- Weight: 297 g (inc battery and card).
The rumored price for the camera and kit lens is about $900. [Photo Rumors]
DISCUSSION
I don't think it looks all that odd, I actually like that the handgrip is "fatter". There is a point at which small can be too small.
What I am wondering is if the lens mount is proprietary or compatible with the micro-4/3s cameras?