2. The D3100/D3200 sensor are made by Nikon. I think the only one of the DX line made by Sony is that of the D7000. They might have high IQ but I don\'t think DR is close to D600/D800
3. The D3200/D5100 has in camera effects (Fisheye, Miniature, etc...) but I think the D7000 don\'t have them (it has scenes though but I am not sure if it has those effects)
4. Yes you can use both FX & DX lenses but D3100/D5100/D3200 all don\'t have a focus motor so only lenses that have a built in motor can Auto Focus on them (AF-S lenses, AF-D lenses won\'t Auto Focus). D7000 is more Prosumer so it has a built in AF motor.
5. D3100.D5100/D3200 all have live view & movie. Check online for video specs.
6. If it was me I would get a Panasonic LX7 but if he needs an SLR I recommend D3200 with kit lens + Nikon 55-200 VR. Maybe add to that later a Nikon 35 1.8G.
Also there is the D5200 which was announced two days ago but still it\'s not in the market
Nov 08, 2012 at 02:20 PM
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