x2 on the SONY NEX Series. The whole mirrorless concept is just hnng.
I still have my NEX-3 from long ago and am just acquiring an NEX-5N (used of course), and the best part is that NEW OR OLD, the lenses are interchangeable with little to no hassle.
Should I acquire an ALPHA Series, I could bring all my lenses over and use them too.
I can vouch for the DSLR lineup right now from SONY being top notch. ISO is second to none.
The support for the lenses is insane too (at least right now). Keep in mind, SONY pretty much abandoned the NEX lineup for the new ALPHA series.
The only thing I will point out and I'm sure any other NEX owner can vouch, is the loud shutter. Personally, if I'm going to use a camera, I want people to notice and move the hell out of the way so I can take my picture. Although there are others who want to shoot photos and ninja out of there. Also the auto settings can be a pain for a rookie.
Video on the earlier NEX models were lackluster until about the 5N (1080p).
My question for you is: HOW MUCH ARE YOU WILLING TO SPEND?
For a beginner looking for a DSLR for everything, I HIGHLY recommend the SONY a5100 (Alpha Series). I used that thing and almost drooled from satisfaction haha. Basically tore apart the BEST components from the NEX lineup and shoved it into that DSLR.