barjohn
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I have both the NEX 5 and the Ricoh GXR A12 and have owned the EP-1, G1 and GF-1. As much as I wanted to like the m4/3 sensor, they just aren't in the same league as the APS-C sensors and given the laws of physics probably won't ever be as each will improve at about the same rate. On the other hand, the m4/3rds sensor may reach the IQ point where the diffference doesn't outweigh the difference is lens size. In other words the image is so good under virtually all conceivable uses that being able to use smaller lenses outweighs the difference gaine by a larger sensor. Technically we aren't there today but who is to say in two or three years?
My current struggle is between two APS-C sensor cameras and right now the NEX is ahead becasue of the interchangeable lenses and the significantly faster AF. When it comes to UI, the Sony is not as bad as many would imply but the Ricoh UI is just naturally superb. The MF on the Sony is the one area that it beats the Ricoh hands down. I am still struggling with metering under harsh conditions or low light with the Sony and if you follow the Sony Alpha forum on DPR you will find that I am not alone here. However, in fairness to the Sony I still need to learn much more about using it before I blame anyone other than the photographer (me ). I should get the M adapter this week and I hope I can also get a 16mm pancake all of which should help me with my decision. I will post when I know.
My current struggle is between two APS-C sensor cameras and right now the NEX is ahead becasue of the interchangeable lenses and the significantly faster AF. When it comes to UI, the Sony is not as bad as many would imply but the Ricoh UI is just naturally superb. The MF on the Sony is the one area that it beats the Ricoh hands down. I am still struggling with metering under harsh conditions or low light with the Sony and if you follow the Sony Alpha forum on DPR you will find that I am not alone here. However, in fairness to the Sony I still need to learn much more about using it before I blame anyone other than the photographer (me ). I should get the M adapter this week and I hope I can also get a 16mm pancake all of which should help me with my decision. I will post when I know.