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No the camera has a CMOS sensor
Get a Sony nex 3n about 300 now and gives you an apsc sensor.
Is not really good in low light though. Not the best for action photo
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spring the extra for the 5N, great low light performance and action.
Also, the Sony lens selection sucks, so invest in a quality adapter for whatever glass she has/wants. I recommend Fotodiox F mount adapters but I am biased to Nikkor/Nikon glass.
Some examples, all with a NEX 5n and nikon glass and in some instances a macro extension.
NEX 5N, Nikkor 85, Macro
Nex 5n, 85mm hand held free lens
Nikkor 35mm, macro extension tube, handheld
Nikkor 35mm, macro extension tube, tripod mounted
And an action shot, hand held 85mm.
All the above photos did have post processing applied in lightroom, but the adjustments were minimal.