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Sony NEX-5R

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Pros

  • very nice and helpful video
  • 5R much simpler to use and to navigate the menus
  • very fast focusing capabilities

Cons

  • PlayMemories app is not compatible with iOS 6 or Android 4
  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • lack any way to use non-proprietary external microphones

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4912, 3264 px
  • Sony E, Sony FE
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Live View
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Sony NEX-5R - Pros & Cons

Sony NEX-5R

Pros

  • very nice and helpful video
  • 5R much simpler to use and to navigate the menus
  • very fast focusing capabilities
  • Touch control can be particularly helpful
  • tilt-shift mode is fun and works pretty well
  • pretty quick and straightforward
  • NEX-5R is pretty straightforward to use
  • It produces very nice images and overall is thoughtfully designed
  • built-in metering system does a really nice job
  • Images were sharp and filled with detail
  • autofocus function in video mode was fairly quiet and smooth

Cons

  • PlayMemories app is not compatible with iOS 6 or Android 4
  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • lack any way to use non-proprietary external microphones
  • The self-portrait use is a bit kitschy
  • lacks an eye-level viewfinder
  • Existing adapters are only for Nikon and Canon
  • a larger sensor requires a bigger image circle from lenses
  • its AF performance was a bit sluggish
  • Sony NEX-5R have Image Stabilization
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Sony NEX-5R - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4912 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony NEX-5R - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4912 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 4912x2760
  • 3568x2368
  • 3568x2000
  • 2448x1624
  • 2448x1376
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Lens mount
  • Sony E
  • Sony FE
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points25
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)99
Image stabiliserLens based only
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)25
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
  • Rear-curtain Sync
  • Fill-in Flash
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)10.0 fps
Speed (RAW)10.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight9.74 oz
Width4.37 in
Height2.32 in
Depth1.54 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)330
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots920000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Electronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification1.0 x
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVCHD
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
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Design
Body typeRangefinder-style mirrorless
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Dual memory card slotsyes
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
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Connectivity
Mini Type Cyes
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Remote controlyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireno

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Sony NEX-5R Sony - Editorial Reviews (29)

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Sony NEX-5R Sony Alpha NEX-5R Digital Camera Review
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Published: 16.11.2012
Sony Alpha NEX-5R Digital Camera Review

Sony NEX-5R Review: Sony NEX 5R - The Phoblographer
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The Phoblographer
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-5R Sony NEX-5R Hands-on Preview
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DPReview
Published: 29.08.2012
Sony NEX-5R Hands-on Preview

The Alpha NEX-5R is Sony's seventh NEX camera and the third in its '5' series that aims to appeal to a more demanding customer than the point-and-shoot-upgrader-friendly '3' cameras. The 5R is a subtle upgrade over the existing 5N but the changes wrought suggests Sony has a clearer idea of who each camera is aimed at.

Sony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5R Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 04.02.2013
Sony NEX-5R Review
3.0

Now here’s another one: a deliciously tiny, mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera that can almost replace many DSLRs on themarket. Sony was one of the early entrants in this game and, in typical fashion, continues to refine the bloodline with this third generation product in the 5 series. In a press release introducing the camera the

Sony NEX-5R When it's good, it's very, very good
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CNET
Published: 11.12.2012
When it's good, it's very, very good

The NEX-5R is great for taking photos, not so much for sharing them.

Sony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5R Review
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Sony NEX-5R Review

Sony NEX-5R FIRST LOOK: Sony NEX-5R
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Photo Review
Published: 30.08.2012
FIRST LOOK: Sony NEX-5R

Sony adds WiFi connectivity and a new 16MP sensor with phase-detection to its new middle-of-the range E-mount camera.

Sony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5R review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.02.2013
Sony NEX-5R review
4.0

Sony NEX camera gets apps

Sony NEX-5R Lens Adapters
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Lens Adapters

Sony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5R
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Photo Review
Published: 20.09.2012
Sony NEX-5R
4.3

Sony adds WiFi connectivity and a new 16MP sensor with phase-detection to its new middle-of-the range E-mount camera.

Sony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5R review: can the best mirrorless camera get even better?
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The Verge
Published: 17.12.2012
Sony NEX-5R review: can the best mirrorless camera get even better?
4.2

An extra dial makes all the difference

Sony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5R Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 29.08.2012
Sony NEX-5R Review

Sony NEX-5R review, find out how the NEX-5R stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony NEX-5R Sony NEX-5R Review: A Great Camera With A Few Missing Pieces
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 14.11.2012
Sony NEX-5R Review: A Great Camera With A Few Missing Pieces

Over the last year, Sony’s NEX cameras have been our favourite of the compact, mirrorless lot. They just handle so...

Sony NEX-5R Review: Sony NEX-5R compact system camera
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 28.11.2012
Review: Sony NEX-5R compact system camera

This is a beautiful camera, but the beauty is bought at the expense of usability.

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Sony NEX-5R review

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