Re: Confused on which smaller camera system to invest in...
Getting the conversation back on topic to things that matter in the real world, this bears repeating...
mawz wrote:
My take is pretty simple.
m43 (Oly). If you can\'t decide, this is the one you want. Any of the 16MP bodies has excellent IQ and the system has the best lens lineup.
m43 (Panny). As Oly, but if you\'re video oriented rather than stills, where Oly is the way to go for stills.
NEX. The best for adaptation, the lens lineup is a lot better than people make out (as of the ship date for the 10-18 and 35/1.8 all the basics are covered) but right now it\'s better for the Alt shooter than a serious native lens shooter. Bodies are outstanding and offers the best IQ overall, albeit by a small margin.
Fuji X. If you shoot JPEG and like traditional ergonomics, optical finders and fast primes here\'s your system. Problematic if you shoot tele, want a good EVF or really need good IQ from RAW. Also kinda pricey as the cheapest body is comparable in cost to the higher-end bodies from everybody else. High ISO monsters, but at the expense of artifacting and colour issues at lower ISO\'s (in RAW only, JPEG\'s are fine aside from some odd greens).
Samsung NX. Solid bodies with no real defining features, great lens lineup, limited adaptability (as mirrorless systems go). Pretty much the pick if you want the advantages of m43 with a larger sensor.
Canon EOS-M. If it just has to say Canon, or you need to adapt EF lenses with AF and aren\'t willing to trust a Chinese adapter. Otherwise overpriced and underperforming. IQ is at best comparable to the Oly 16MP m43 bodies.
Nikon 1/Pentax Q. Great for casual shooters, not ideal for shooters who want IQ
Pentax K-01. If you own K mount lenses and don\'t want an adapter. Great IQ, but it\'s huge and brick-like due to the SLR mount.
And you can add Sony to the list for \'best IQ from CaptureOne\'.
Good summary, Mike.
I might add to Samsung that lens availability (and I imagine accessories too) can be scarce at times, which is baffling for such a large company.
Nov 03, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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