| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5 vs NEX-5N |
Fujifilm X100T
X100S vs X100T |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | NEX-5 | X100S |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 | $1299.95 |
| Street Price: | $699.99 | $1,099.00 |
| Date Available: | 2010-07-15 | 2013-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.7 oz
(502 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
15.8 oz
(449 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.6 in. (111 x 60 x 40 mm) |
5.0 x
2.9 x
2.1 in. (127 x 74 x 54 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 4.82 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | X-Trans II |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Not needed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 69 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 796 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 2160 (20.7 MP, Other), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 6400 x 2160 (13.8 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.7 | 5.7 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony E | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Fixed Fujinon Apsherical lens; 8 elements in 6 groups, Super EBC coating |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 35mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 23mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) | f/2 - f/16 (9 blade aperture diaphram with built-in 3-stop ND filter) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
200 cm 3.9 - 78.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | body threads w/ adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached | 3x digital zoom in Movie mode only |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection | Intelligent Hybrid AF (Contrast Detect AF/Phase Detect AF), Area/Multi |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Hybrid / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) | Hybrid Optical/Electronic. Optical: Reverse Galilean viewfinder with electronic bright frame display, 0.5x magnification, ~90% coverage; EVF: 0.48-inch, 2360K-dot LCD, ~100% coverage; 15mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, built-in eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.50x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,000 dots (153,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, 200-6400, expandable to 100, 12800 and 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight, Warm White, Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 256-zones metering, Multi, Average, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama | Motion Panorama, Film Simulation, Advanced Filter (Pop Color, Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Partial Color, High Key, Low Key, Soft Focus), Multiple Exposure. |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction | Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 | ISO 1600: 50cm - 9m / 1.6 ft to 29.5 ft |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 0.7 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | 24.0 MB | |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR Wireless | Mechanical shutter release cable |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) | Mini (Type C) HDMI, Screw-in mechanical shutter release cable socket, Micro USB port has microphone input (only with MIC-ST1 and adapter sold separately) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.77 | 0.91 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.77 | 0.91 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.99 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.7 | 5.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | 16 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.7 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.7 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.44 seconds | 0.32 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.44 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.257 seconds | 0.034 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.75 seconds | 0.46 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.115 seconds | 0.011 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second | Full Autofocus, Multi AF mode = 0.349s |
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 | Proprietary NP-95 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-95 lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR | CD-ROM (Viewer software, Raw File Converter) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later | Viewer: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, MacOS X 10.6+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. | 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, High Definition Hybrid Viewfinder (OVF / EVF), Intelligent Hybrid AF, Full HD video at up to 60fps. |
