| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5 vs NEX-5N |
|
| General | ||
| Model Number: | NEX-5 | Galaxy S II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Other |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $699.99 | $199.99 |
| Date Available: | 2010-07-15 | 2011-09-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | No |
| Weight: |
17.7 oz
(502 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
4.7 oz
(132 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.6 in. (111 x 60 x 40 mm) |
2.8 x
5.1 x
0.4 in. (70 x 130 x 10 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 8.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/3.2 inch |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 15.5268mm2 (4.54mm x 3.42mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 1.39 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| 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) |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 1968 (6.4 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1232 (2.5 MP, Other), 800 x 480 (0.4 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.7 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30) 720x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 176x144 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 | MPEG4, H.264, H.263 |
| Composite Video Out: | No | |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony E | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Fixed focal length and aperture |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 30mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) | f/2.65 (fixed) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
| 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 | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection | Contrast Detection: Auto, Macro, Face Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,152,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto (40-800?), 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 1/15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 1.0EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama | Smile shot, Beauty, Panorama, Action shot, Cartoon; Scene mode: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawan, Fall colour, Firework, Text, Candlelight, Backlight |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction | LED; On, Off, Auto |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 | None provided |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 | MPEG4, H.264, H.263 |
| Included Memory: | ||
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | ||
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR Wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) | MicroUSB, 3.5mm Ear Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.77 | |
| 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): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.7 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.44 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 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.75 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.115 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second | |
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1800mAh Lithium-ion Rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Proprietary 1800mAh Lithium-ion Rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. | 3G/4G, Android 2.3, 1.2 GHz Dual core Exynos processor, 4.52" Super AMOLED Touchscreen, 8-megapixel main camera with LED flash, tap to focus, face detection, Geo-tagging, up to 1080p movies, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 16GB. Available in black. Other variants are available in black or white with 4.3" screen. |
