Sony Alpha NEX-5
Specifications

"The NEX cameras are a brave and interesting attempt to redefine the camera. We weren't impressed with the cameras when we first encountered them but an unexpectedly significant firmware update has dramatically improved the shooting experience for enthusiast users."

dpreview.com | talking about the camera's overall-performance

"The NEX's image quality is consistent with previous Sonys - generally rather good though not quite as good as the raw sensor data shows it could be."

dpreview.com | talking about the camera's image-quality

"With its magnesium alloy body has a level of build that's pretty much untouchable for the money."

dpreview.com | talking about the camera's build-quality

"In terms of physical handling, both NEX cameras are also pretty good"

dpreview.com | talking about the camera's button-layout

"High quality video mode"

dpreview.com | talking about the camera's video-quality

"Just as you would with a DSLR, so the shooting position is quite a stable one."

dpreview.com | talking about the camera's image-stabilization

"With noise (and noise reduction in the JPEGs), kept well controlled up to ISO 3200, and giving very usable results even at 6400."

dpreview.com | talking about the camera's iso-noise