Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A390L - Digital camera - SLR - 14.2 Mpix - Sony DT 18-55mm lens - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SD, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC, MS PRO-HG Duo - black Best Quality

DPReview has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 where they write - `If you're a Sony Alpha (or Konica Minolta) user that shoots mainly at base ISO, in live view and Auto mode the Sony DSLR-A390 is worth a look, and is definitely a more agreeable camera to use than its predecessor.'
The new Sony A390 is a price breaker, a first-time DSLR user's camera. Sony added a little bit more style and value, some extra pixels and a `new' Alpha DSLR is born. With the introduction of the Sony Alpha 390 the Alpha digital SLR range from Sony grows further with a stylish, affordable new entry-level camera. Ideal for first-time DSLR users, the Sony DSLR-A390 offers a dramatic step up in picture quality and creative options from point-and-shoot compact cameras. The Sony Alpha 390 is easy to use, even if you've never handled a DSLR camera before.
The Alpha A290 gets a 14.2 megapixel sensor to match that of the A390, while the A390 adds SD/SDHC compatibility.
Most other specs are consistent with the Alpha A230. The A290 features a Sony a-mount for compatibility with Alpha lenses and offers a 9-point AF system, a 2.7-inch 230,400-dot LCD, and sensor shift Steadyshot image stabilization.

The larger sensor size will result in a slight reduction in battery life, according to Sony. The A290 will record a CIPA-rated 500 images per fully charged battery while the A230 was rated for 510 images.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
The Sony A390 offers just a few upgrades from the previous A380, which is currently unavailable from Sony's online store. It retains the 14.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor and adds wireless compatibility with the HVL-F20AM flash unit. Additionally, the A390 is Windows 7 compatible via USB connection.
Along with expanded SD/SDHC compatibility, the A390 offers a 2.7-inch tilting LCD, 2.5 fps burst shooting mode, and built-in sensor shift Steadyshot.Get more detail about Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A390L - Digital camera - SLR - 14.2 Mpix - Sony DT 18-55mm lens - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SD, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC, MS PRO-HG Duo - black.

Cheapest Sony Alpha NEX-3A Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera - Prosumer - 14.2 Mpix - w/16mm Lens (Black) - Supported memory: MS Duo, SD, MS PRO Duo, SDXC, MS PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC, MS PRO-HG Duo

So I've been waiting for a compact camera with either 4/3rds sensor size or larger and priced around $600. There are only a few on the market:
- Sigma DP1, DP2 (Sensor size 20.7mm x 13.8mm)
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 (Sensor size 4/3rds : 17.3mm x 13.0mm)
- Olympus PEN E-PL1, E-P1, E-P2 (Sensor size 4/3rds : 17.3mm x 13.0mm)
- Sony NEX3, NEX5 (Sensor size APS-C 22.2mm x 14.8mm)

I was leaning towards the Olympus but read that Sony was going to make a APS-C size sensor compact camera so I waited and finally got it.

I own lots of cameras, Nikon D700, Nikon D300, Nikon D50, Panasonic LX3, Canon S90, Canon SD960, and a bunch of others.

Pros about NEX3:
- This thing shoots fantastic photos.
- The 16mm : 24mm equiv lens is awesome.
- HD video is pretty cool.
- Innovative controls need to get use to.
- Panaramic shooting mode.
- Photos are very sharp.
- Cool screen flexibilities.

Cons:
- Only got the pancake 16mm for compactness, 18-55mm is too big and defeats the whole purpose.
- It's possible to shoot manual but ISO is hidden under two menus to adjust, apperture & shutter is easy to adjust.
- Battery does go fast even when turned off, the firmware update did help.
- Weird flash attachment, wish it could bend upwards for ceiling bounce flash.
- Wish they sold a snug fit leather case like shown on website.
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Other than that, it's a pretty sweet camera. I heard Nikon is developing their own so that they can keep up with the compact large size sensor market. I hope it's a DX format sensor so almost equivalent to APS-C sensor.
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