Digital cameras use a sensor rather than film to capture the image. One of the highlight features of the NEX series, is the use of the APS-C size sensor which is considerable bigger than current compact cameras. But what does this actually mean? Visual comparison of common sensor sizesResolution First, let’s deal with a common [...]

The Sony NEX are sometimes referred to as ‘EVIL cameras’ but, don’t panic, they haven’t been sent here by the devil! In this case, EVIL stands for Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens.Photo by gagilas on Flickr Let’s examine that phrase a little further: Electronic viewfinders (like those found on the Minolta 7Hi) were tiny screens which replaced the [...]