We told you about Sony’s May 17th camera event and, with the event, Sony has officially announced the NEX-F3, the followup to the NEX-C3 and the Alpha A37, the A35 replacement. As we originally reported, the Sony NEX-F3 packs a 16.1-megapixel sensor with ISO 100-16,000 sensitivity, AVCHD movie recording with 1080/60i or 24p HD movies, a built-in flash, up to 5.5 fps, and the star of the show, the 180 degree tiltable LCD screen. The NEX-F3 with a 18-55mm lens will set you back $599 and will ship on June 15th in black, silver, and white.
After the jump, we tell you about the Sony Alpha A37.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Sony Alpha A37 has also been officially unveiled. The a-mount camera is the latest from Sony to join their ever-growing DSLR line of cameras. Priced at $599 for body with 18-55mm lens and $799 with 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 SAM, the A37 also sports a 16.1-megapixel image sensor and ISO 100-16,000 sensitivity. Upping the NEX-F3, the A37 can also deliver 7fps though movie recording remains unchanged with 1080/60i or 24p HD. Full Sony Alpha A37 specs include:
- 16.1-megapixel image sensor
- ISO: 100-16,000
- Steadyshot with 2.5-4 stops of additional image stabilization.
- 7fps
- 15 pt autofocus system with 3 cross sensors
- Quick AF Full HD Movie mode
- Auto Portrait Framing
- Clear Image zoom (Digital zoom)
- 11 picture effects
- 448g
- Tilt LCD
- Tru-finder
- 1080 24p HD and 60i video with face detection
Discuss:
With no surprise announcements or specs, are you happy with what Sony had to show?