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Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Ricoh GR
GR vs GR II
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Successor: |
Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5 vs NEX-5N
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Ricoh GR III
GR II vs GR III
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Model Number: |
NEX-5 |
GR II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$699.95 |
Street Price: |
$699.99 |
$538.08 |
Date Available: |
2010-07-15 |
2015-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.7 oz
(502 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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8.7 oz
(248 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.6 in.
(111 x
60 x
40 mm)
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4.6 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(117 x
63 x
35 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
14.2 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.16 microns |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
69 |
80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.2 |
23.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
13.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
796 |
1,078 |
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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 3246 x 3264
(10.6 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2608
(10.3 MP,
Other), 3488 x 2608
(9.1 MP,
Other), 2608 x 2608
(6.8 MP,
1:1), 2912 x 1936
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1936
(5.0 MP,
Other), 1936 x 1936
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1280 x 864
(1.1 MP,
Other), 1152 x 864
(1.0 MP,
4:3), 864 x 864
(0.7 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1280 x 720
(0.9 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.7 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD or MPEG-4 |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
n/a |
Lens: |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
|
28mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
|
18.3mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
43.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
(Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached |
35mm eq. crop mode |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection |
Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
|
No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
|
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
13.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CTE, CT, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 300 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 4.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi (484 segments), 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 |
Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key, Shift Crop, Clarity, Brilliance, Slight, Portrait, Vibrant and HDR Tone), Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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5.4 |
Flash Range Description: |
Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/4000 (ext: 1/400) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD or MPEG-4 |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
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54.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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Yes |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR Wireless |
Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB), or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Micro HMDI (Type-D) |
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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 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
17 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.45 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.7 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
38 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.44 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.44 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.257 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.75 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.115 seconds |
0.026 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second |
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Startup Time: |
1.0 seconds |
1.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.8 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
330 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Proprietary DB-65 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR |
Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later |
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Notes & Features: |
Available in black or silver. |
Updates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modes, max shutter speed now 1/2500s vs 1/2000s at F2.8, CTE white balance setting, C-AF in movie mode, pixel mapping, wireless flash support, etc. |