Pricewar: MicroFourThirds vs Sony NEX


We expected the Sony NEX cameras to be cheaper than MicroFourThirds so we compared the current prices with other (compact!) mirrorless cameras:

Camera+prime lens combos (cheapest on top / click on the product name to visit the dedicated shop page):
Sony NEX3 + 16mm Lens ($549 on Adorama)
Sony NEX5 + 16mm Lens ($649 on Adorama)
Panasonic GF1 + 20mm Lens ($844.16 on Amazon)
Olympus E-P2 + 17mm Lens ($1,029.95 on Amazon)

Camera+kit-zoom
Olympus E-PL1 + 14-42mm Lens ($549 on Amazon)
Sony NEX3 + 18-55 Lens ($599 on Adorama)
Sony NEX5 + 18-55 Lens ($699 on Adorama)
Panasonic GF1 + 14-45mm Lens ($749.99 on Amazon)
Olympus E-P2 + 14-42mm Lens ($899.99 on Amazon)

Amazon US: More price drops on Alpha stuff…

In two days only we saw a price drop on five! Sony APS-C lenses. I don’t know if that is a sign for something new coming from Sony. Could be also a normal aggressive Sony price strategy!

Click on the link or picture to visit the product page:

Sony 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens. New price $499.00 (Previous $599.00)

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens. New price $429.00 (Previous $529.00)

Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens. New price $199.00 (Previous $249.00)

Sony A500(Body only). New price $699 (Previous $749.00)

Sony 50mm f/1.8. New price $124 (Previous $149.00)

Sony 30mm f/2.8 Lens. New price $175 (Previous $199.00)