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Sony NEX-5

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Pros

  • quick focus and shutter of NEX-5T
  • The refocus is really fast and done within second
  • fast

Cons

  • while the the flash is attached onto the camera
  • not recycled had been been rendered to appear weather and aged
  • a built-in flash

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.4x15.6 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4592, 3056 px
  • Sony E
  • 22
  • Center, Continuous, Flexible, Multi point, Single
  • 2.95 in
  • yes

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Sony NEX-5 - Pros & Cons

Sony NEX-5

Pros

  • quick focus and shutter of NEX-5T
  • The refocus is really fast and done within second
  • fast
  • secure and the best it can possibly be
  • Silky smooth water surface and blue hue of the skies beautifully reproduced
  • Distortion is well controlled too
  • The screen has a good resolution and is easy to view in all light
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • Color Depth
  • Dynamic Range and Low light scores
  • Noise is very well handled

Cons

  • while the the flash is attached onto the camera
  • not recycled had been been rendered to appear weather and aged
  • a built-in flash
  • SONY NEX-5T in Malaysia
  • the power zoom
  • camera will fail to create the panoramic or alternatively produce a panoramic with a black edge
  • Memory Card Slot Battery Compartment
  • much noisier at all ISO values than their JPEG counterparts
  • the smartphone app makes it sluggish and takes away some of the camera s features
  • bit cheap and lower-quality
  • the detachable flash spoils some of the fun

Sony NEX-5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.95 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
2560
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4592 x 3056 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony NEX-5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.92 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4592 x 3056 px
Other resolutions
  • 4592x2576
  • 3344x2224
  • 3344x1872
  • 2288x1520
  • 2288x1280
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony E
Optical zoom11.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture22
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Continuous
  • Flexible
  • Multi point
  • Single
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points25
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.93 in
Phase detection autofocusno
Number of AF points (contrast)25
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in Flash
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)7.0 fps
Speed (RAW)7.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 0.7±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • AC3
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight9.49 oz
Width4.36 in
Height2.31 in
Depth1.53 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)410
Battery technologyLithium
Battery capacity1080.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2250
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum2560
Maximum image resolution4912 x 3264 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.95 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots920000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.3 x
Separate info displayno
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingno
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMP4
Camera playbackHighlights
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate10.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS PRO
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
Mini Type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

Sony NEX-5 - Q&A (1)

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    andy.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony NEX-5 a DSLR camera?
    nanci.klein
    about 2 years ago
    No, the NEX-5 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
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Sony NEX-5 Sony - Editorial Reviews (35)

4.1
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  • 1
Sony NEX-5 Sony NEX-5T Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 11.10.2013
Sony NEX-5T Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The NEX-5T is the latest mid-range compact system camera from Sony. With a 16 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen and external flash, the Sony NEX-5T also features a touchscreen user interface, fast hybrid auto-focus, built-in wi-fi and NFC connectivity, downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps and a new 16-50mm kit lens. Read our full Sony NEX-5T review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files, and movies...

Sony NEX-5 Sony NEX-5T
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Published: 05.09.2013
Sony NEX-5T

Sony has added NFC and a power zoom lens ring to the existing NEX-5R, but is it enough of a change?

Sony NEX-5 Sony's NEX-3, NEX-5 interchangeable lens cameras get reviewed
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Engadget
Published: 07.06.2010
Sony's NEX-3, NEX-5 interchangeable lens cameras get reviewed

Sony's NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras certainly boast the features to get any camera nerd excited -- interchangeable lenses in a form factor smaller than Micro Four Thirds but with an image sensor 50% bigger -- but the big question remaining is how they'll actually hold up in use.

Sony NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5R Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 29.05.2013
Sony Alpha NEX-5R Review | Digital Trends

The Sony NEX-5R is a top-notch interchangeable lens camera that offers good performance and lots of features. Just watch out for the slow autofocus, confusing menus, and a bizarre approach to downloadable apps.

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Published: 15.09.2011
Sony Alpha NEX-5N

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Sony NEX-5 Sony NEX-5T review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.10.2013
Sony NEX-5T review
4.0

Mid-range NEX is replaced again

Sony NEX-5 Review: Sony NEX 5R - The Phoblographer
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Published: 04.03.2013
Review: Sony NEX 5R - The Phoblographer

The NEX 5R has quite a bit to live up to. We previously reviewed its predecessor: the NEX 5N and nearly fell in love with the camera's image quality and small size. Indeed, Sony did an excellent job with the camera as both enthusiasts, semi-professionals and professionals in the case of the BBC picked it up. With all of this said, does the NEX 5R have what it takes to dethrone its older ancestor?

Sony NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
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Published: 17.02.2012
Sony Alpha NEX-5
4.3

A distinctively-styled, ultra-compact, interchangeable-lens camera that can record Full HD video clips with stereo soundtracks.Although Sony claims its new NEX-5 as the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera, this can only apply to the camera body itself, which is similar in size and shape to Sony's H-series digicams. Attach the low-profile E 16mm f/2.8 (SEL16F28) 'pancake' lens and the camera remains just pocketable; fit the E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (SEL1855) zoom lens and you'd be hard pressed to get the camera into a jacket pocket.

Sony NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 07.06.2010
Sony Alpha NEX-5: Digital Photography Review
3.6

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Sony NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5 (NEX5KS) digital camera
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Sony Alpha NEX-5 (NEX5KS) digital camera
4.0

Sony Alpha NEX-5 review: The Alpha NEX-5 embodies the out-of-the-box thinking that gadget fans often admire about Sony

Sony NEX-5 TianChad【Capture Precious Moments】: SONY NEX-5T Review & Price in Malaysia #SonyNEX5T
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Sony NEX-5 Mid-range Mirrorless camera roundup (2013)
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Published: 24.11.2013
Mid-range Mirrorless camera roundup (2013)

A roundup of 2013's mid-range mirrorless digital cameras.

Sony NEX-5 Sony NEX-5 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.07.2010
Sony NEX-5 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Sony have joined the likes of Panasonic, Olympus and Samsung in the mirrorless system camera market with the release of the NEX-5 and NEX-3. With a 14 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, full 1080i HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen, optional external flash and two available lenses on launch, the NEX-5 certainly seems well-equipped to take on the already established competition. Find out if it has what it takes in our in-depth Sony NEX-5 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files, movies and even 3D panoramas.

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Sony NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX 5T - Cameralabs
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Published: 27.08.2013
Sony Alpha NEX 5T - Cameralabs

The NEX 5T is Sony’s latest mid-range mirror-less system camera. Announced in August 2013, it replaces the NEX 5R launched a year previously, and shares most of the key specifications with its predecessor. As such the NEX 5T features a 16 Megapixel APS-C sensor, a hybrid AF system which embeds phase-detect autofocus points on the…

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