Sony introduces α5100 interchangeable lens camera, packs in pro-quality autofocus

Sony is bringing its key technologies from α6000 to the new compact interchangeable lens camera, α5100. It features the same Fast Hybrid AF system and has the α6000’s 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor. The α5100 also comes with a responsive 921k dot WhiteMagic LCD touchscreen that allows for Touch Focus, meaning photographers just need to touch the intended subject on the screen to focus on them, and for selfies with the ability to tilt a full 180 degrees. This ILC also supports Full HD video shooting in AVCHD and XAVC S2 codec, which records video at 50 Mbps data rate. It can even record two files at the same time (one in Full HD and another in MP4) in a single SD card.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and NFC. The app is compatible with Sony’s PlayMemories Camera apps and the new RM-SPR1 remote. The α5100 will be available starting next month in black and white for $729.99 and it will come with a 16-50mm motorized zoom lens.

Fujifilm introduces entry-level X-A1 interchangeable lens camera

Fujifilm Canada debuts a new compact system camera within its X-Series, the X-A1. This lightweight, interchangeable lens camera packs in a 16.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, EXR Processor II, sharp 3” tilting LCD, and wireless image transfer. What it takes out is the X-Trans sensor present in its more expensive sibling, the X-M1, to keep the price down. The X-A1 will ship this month with the Fujinon XC16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens for $599.95. Fujifilm also introduces a new lens with the new camera. The XC50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is a slow, telephoto zoom lens that will ship this November for $399.95

Pentax Q7: Keep it colorful and creative

With 120 color combinations for its body, it would be nearly impossible to not find a Pentax Q7 to suit your taste and style. The Q7 is touted as the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system out to date. It has an upgraded 1/1.7” back-illuminated CMOS image sensor and can make use of the seven Q-mount specialty lenses, including the mount-shield lens for pinhole-camera effect.

Amp up your creative juices with the Q7’s bokeh control and 19 smart effects and filters. With its compact size, the Q7 can be brought anywhere and be used to shoot anything.

Review: Samsung NX100 interchangeable lens camera

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When we reviewed Samsung's first hybrid ILC (Interchangeable Lens Camera), the NX10, we were impressed with the AMOLED screen, full-manual options and the camera's promising lens system as well as its superb size and ergonomics. The newer NX100 is slightly smaller, looks and feels less like a DSLR but offers a range of shooting options as well as Samsung's latest optics and technology solutions.

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