Sony Nex-5

Not only do Sony’s new marvels come with interchangeable lenses they also boast a mirror-less E-mount, high-res tilt and flip screens as well as fast continuous shooting. B28,990 (with two lenses) at Multi Digital, 3/F, Siam Discovery Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-0384

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Claimed to be the smallest and lightest digital SLR camera around, this Lumix is available in black, red and silver. The GF1 boasts snazzy art formats including “expressive,” “retro” and “dynamic art.” Shooting in HD video is enhanced with the Movie Program Mode that allows you to adjust the depth-of-field. B29,990 from IT City, 5-6/F, Pantip Plaza, Petchburi Rd., 02-656-5030

Olympus Pen E-P2

Compact and classic-looking, the E-P2 may be small but its features and peripherals are comparable to bigger SLRs. Image quality has been upped with a lighter low pass filter and a powerful new processor for higher ISO performance. B33,900 at www.a-price.net
Eve Yeo