Sony has unveiled two new digital cameras in its alpha range. Its the cameras NEX-3 and NEX-5 that features an APS-C sensor with HD video recording support. Equipped with Sony’s BIONZ imaging processor, both the cameras can capture pictures at 14.2MP resolution and features Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, which is touted to be 60 percent larger than the sensor in the micro four-thirds cameras.
Additionally, both cameras can shoot HD videos (NEX-5 captures full HD in AVCHD and NEX-3 can capture 720p video in MP4) and features a 3-inch high-res LCD and Sweep Panorama along with 3D Panorama that will be supported in July with a firmware update.
The NEX-5 comes in a magnesium alloy chassis whereas the NEX-3 comes in a polycarbonate casing. The NEX-5A and NEX-3A cameras with SEL16F28 lens will cost about $650 and $550 and with SEL1855 lens, the cameras will cost about $700 and $600 respectively.
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