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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic G85
G85 vs G9 |
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| Successor: |
Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5 vs NEX-5N |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | NEX-5 | G9 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 | $1699.99 |
| Street Price: | $699.99 | $965.32 |
| Date Available: | 2010-07-15 | 2018-01-03 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.7 oz
(502 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.2 oz
(658 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.6 in. (111 x 60 x 40 mm) |
5.4 x
3.8 x
3.6 in. (137 x 97 x 92 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| 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) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 4992 x 3744 (18.7 MP, 4:3), 3328 x 2496 (8.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 10368 x 7776 (80.6 MP, 4:3), 7296 x 5472 (39.9 MP, 4:3), 10368 x 6911 (71.7 MP, 3:2), 7296 x 4863 (35.5 MP, 3:2), 10368 x 5832 (60.5 MP, 16:9), 7296 x 4104 (29.9 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.7 | 60.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30) |
3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 3840x2160 (60p/48p) 1920x1080 (180p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 | MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| 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 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached | 2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion: Still image: Max. 2x; 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1); Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection | Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF-Point Scope Setting, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) | 3680K-dot OLED, 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 3,680,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.83x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.66x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,040,000 dots (346,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom | Auto, Autoc, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, 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 | Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 80.6 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 | MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR Wireless | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) | USB 3.0 Micro B, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.77 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.77 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.7 | 60.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | 50 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 60.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 50 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 60.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 50 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.44 seconds | 0.12 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 | 0.051 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.75 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.115 seconds | 0.045 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second | |
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 380 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 1860mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR | None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later | PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. | |
