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Get the performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight with the Sony Alpha NEX-5 interchangeable lens camera. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60i movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible panorama shots and Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.
Unlike conventional DSLR models, the "mirrorless" construction of the NEX-5 reduces the thickness of camera body to just about an inch at its slimmest point (excluding grip and mount portions). The NEX-5 is constructed from magnesium alloy. It offers a newly developed 14.2 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. About 60 percent larger than the sensor in micro four-thirds cameras, this sensor is key to the exceptional image quality, extremely low image noise and creative defocus background effects that are familiar to DSLR users.
The NEX-5 is the first Alpha camera featuring Sweep Panorama. With this feature capturing large group shots is as easy as press-and-sweep. Sweep Panorama mode lets you capture breathtaking shots up to 226-degree horizontal or 151-degree vertical shots.
Featuring in-lens Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for clearer handheld images, the E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS zoom is a perfect travel partner.
Camera Type | Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera |
Lens Mount Type | Sony E-mount |
Lens Compatibility | Sony E-mount lens, (Sony a lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) |
Lens Conversion Factor | 1.5x |
Imaging Sensor | Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm) |
Anti Dust | Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism (Power off or Manual) |
Processor | BIONZ image processor |
Pixel Gross | Approx. 14.6 megapixels |
Effective Picture Resolution | Approx. 14.2 megapixels |
Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
Recording: Media Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
Recording: Image Mode | JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Recording: Image Size 3:2 | L (14M): 4592 X 3056 M (7.4M): 3344 X 2224 S (3.5M): 2288 X 1520 |
Recording: Image Size 16:9 | L (12M): 4592 X 2576 M (6.3M): 3344 X 1872 S (2.9M): 2288 X 1280 |
Recording: Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Recording: Video Format | AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
Recording: Video Mode | AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60i (59.94i Interlace) Approx. 17Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 HD: 1440 x 1080/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 12Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 3Mbps (Average bit-rate) |
Recording: Audio Format | Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Focus System | Contrast AF |
Focus Points | 25 points |
AF modes | Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus |
Focus Area | Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF |
Focus Sensitivity | 0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens) |
Manual Focus Assist | Magnified display for precise manual focus |
Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock |
AF illuminator | Built-in, LED type |
Advanced User Interface | Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu |
Shooting Tips | 80 expert advice shooting tips |
Sweep Panorama | Horizontal Panorama Size: - Wide 23MP (12,416 x 1,856), 226� (16mm focal), 201� (18mm focal) - Standard 15.2MP (8,192 x 1,856), 149� (16mm focal), 133� (18mm focal) Vertical Panorama Size: - Wide 12MP (5,536 x 2,160), 151� (16mm focal), 135� (18mm focal) - Standard 8.4MP (3,872 x 2,160), 106� (16mm focal), 94� (18mm focal) |
Auto High Dynamic Range | Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off) |
Anti Motion Blur | 6-image layering |
Face Detection | Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority |
Smile Shutter | Off, Slight, Normal, Big |
Exposure Metering | 49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor |
Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Metering Sensitivity | 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens) |
Exposure Compensation | �2EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
Exposure settings | iAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M) |
Scene Mode(s) | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight |
D-Range Optimizer | Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off) |
Auto Exposure Lock | Yes (AE Lock with focus lock) |
ISO | Auto, 200 to 12800 |
Noise Reduction | Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak) |
Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W Adjustable: Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps) |
White Balance Mode | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom |
Color temperature | 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation |
Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
Drive Mode | Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing; Remote Commander |
Continuous Shooting Speed | Continuous (2.3fps) Speed Priority (7fps) |
Self-timer | 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames) |
Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 - 30 seconds, bulb |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 seconds |
Burst Buffer | JPEG (unlimited to card capacity) RAW (8 shots) RAW+JPEG (5 shots) |
LCD Type | 3" TFT TruBlack LCD (921,600 pixels) |
LCD Angle Adjustment | Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees |
LCD Brightness Control | Auto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather) |
LCD Coverage | 100% |
LCD Live View | Yes, (Constant AF Live View) |
Real-time image-adjustment LCD display | Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style |
LCD Histogram | Yes (On/off) |
LCD Grid Display | Yes (On/off) |
LCD Customization | Brightness: Auto Manual, Sunny Weather Display Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink Wide Image: Full Screen, Normal |
Flash Type | Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied) |
Flash Metering System | Pre-flash TTL |
Flash Modes | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Compensation | +/-2EV,1/3EV steps |
Flash Coverage | FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length) |
Recycling Time\ | Approx. 4 sec |
Guide Number | 7 (in meters at ISO 100) |
Flash Bracketing | 3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable |
Memory Card Slot | Dual memory card slot: - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
HD Output | HDMI (TypeC mini) |
USB Port(s) | USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP) |
BRAVIA Sync | Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV |
PhotoTV HD | Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable |
DVDirect | Yes, via USB |
Supplied Software | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR |
Operating System Compatibility | Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP SP2/Windows Vista/Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later |
Battery Type | InfoLitium NP-FW50,7.2V |
Number of Shots | Approx. 330 images (CIPA standard) |
Operating Temperature | 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C) |
Optics/Lens | SEL1855 |
Lens Type | E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Lens Mount | Sony E-mount |
Lens Construction | 9 groups, 11 elements (4 aspheric surfaces) |
Lens: Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27mm-82.5mm |
Lens: Angle of view | 76� - 29� |
Lens: Aperture blade | 7 blades (Circular aperture) |
Lens: Aperture (Max.) | F3.5-F5.6 |
Lens: Aperture (Min.) | F22-F32 |
Lens: Maximum Magnification | 0.3x (APS-C) |
Lens: Minimum Focusing Distance | 9.8" (0.25m) |
Lens: Filter Diameter | 49mm |
Lens: Internal Motor | Yes (Stepping motor) |
Lens: Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot (max 4-step) |
Lens: Low Noise During Movie Capture | Excellent |
Lens: Direct Manual Focus | Yes |
Lens: Focus Ring in AF Mode | No rotation |
Lens: Mount Material | Metal |
Lens: Exterior Finish | Aluminum |
Lens: Dimensions(Max. Diameter x Length) | 2-7/16 x 2-3/8" (62x60mm) |
Lens: Weight | 6.9 oz (194g) |
Camera: Dimensions (Approx.) | Approx 4-3/8 � 2-3/8 � 1-9/16" (110.8x58.8x38.2mm) (W/H/D); 15/16" (24.2mm) excl grip & lens mount |
Camera: Weight (Approx.) | Approx. 8.1 oz (229g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) (w/battery & media) |
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