My budget is ~ $1000 to spend on a compact lightweight mirrorless system for family outings and trips where I don't want to lug around the DSLR (like trips to Disneyland or park).
A few requirements:
1.) SMALL, COMPACT, & LIGHT Interchangeable lens system. Must fit in my Jacket Pocket!!!
2.) An Image Stabilized Zoom Kit lens for occasional video of the kids. I love the compact size of the Sony and Samsung Pancake zoom lenses. This lens will only be on the camera 10% of the time.
3.) Tilty touch screen is a priority over an EVF. My wife will be using it a lot and Likes using iphones to take pictures.
4.) A small compact 35-50mm (FF equivalent) Fast prime lens. Must be SHARP wide open, cheap, and light. On the camera 90% of the time.
5.) Want FF like Noise performance up to ISO 6400, Micro 4/3 is out of the question but the latest APS-C sensor can handle it
6.) Don't want to sacrifice too much on Image Quality
Option 1 (cost based on today's B&H prices)
Sony A5100 with 16-50mm kit lens - $500
Sony 35mm f/1.8 lens - $400
TOTAL COST: $900
Option 2
Samsung NX500 with 16-50mm kit lens - $700
Samsung 30mm f/2 lens - $200
TOTAL COST: $900
Sony is more popular but I'm kind of leaning towards the samsung primarily because I read the 30mm f/2 lens is a total gem of a lens (for the price). Which would you choose and why?
A few requirements:
1.) SMALL, COMPACT, & LIGHT Interchangeable lens system. Must fit in my Jacket Pocket!!!
2.) An Image Stabilized Zoom Kit lens for occasional video of the kids. I love the compact size of the Sony and Samsung Pancake zoom lenses. This lens will only be on the camera 10% of the time.
3.) Tilty touch screen is a priority over an EVF. My wife will be using it a lot and Likes using iphones to take pictures.
4.) A small compact 35-50mm (FF equivalent) Fast prime lens. Must be SHARP wide open, cheap, and light. On the camera 90% of the time.
5.) Want FF like Noise performance up to ISO 6400, Micro 4/3 is out of the question but the latest APS-C sensor can handle it
6.) Don't want to sacrifice too much on Image Quality
Option 1 (cost based on today's B&H prices)
Sony A5100 with 16-50mm kit lens - $500
Sony 35mm f/1.8 lens - $400
TOTAL COST: $900
Option 2
Samsung NX500 with 16-50mm kit lens - $700
Samsung 30mm f/2 lens - $200
TOTAL COST: $900
Sony is more popular but I'm kind of leaning towards the samsung primarily because I read the 30mm f/2 lens is a total gem of a lens (for the price). Which would you choose and why?
