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Sony NEX-5DB Specs
| Release Date in Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| Model | NEX-5 + 16mm + 18-55mm |
| Date | Jun 2010 |
| Memory | |
| Compatible memory cards | MS PRO Duo,MS Pro-HG Duo,SD,SDHC,SDXC |
| Display | |
| Display | LCD |
| Display diagonal | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Vari-angle LCD display | Yes |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 921600 pixels |
| Field of view | 100% |
| Audio | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Voice recording | Yes |
| Audio formats supported | AAC |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 110.8 mm |
| Depth | 38.2 mm |
| Height | 58.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g |
| Light exposure | |
| ISO sensitivity | 200,250,320,400,500,640,800,1000,1250,1600,2000,2250,3200,12800,Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE,Auto,Manual,Shutter priority AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted,Spot |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Picture quality | |
| Camera type | MILC |
| Megapixel | 14.2 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Maximum image resolution | 4592 x 3056 pixels |
| Still image resolution(s) | 2288 x 1520,3344 x 2224 |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image formats supported | JPG |
| Supported aspect ratios | 3:2,16:9 |
| Total megapixels | 14.6 MP |
| Image sensor size (W x H) | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Video | |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480,1440 x 1080 pixels |
| Video formats supported | MP4 |
| Focusing | |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus,Continuous Auto Focus,Face tracking,Multi Point Auto Focus,Single Auto Focus,Spot Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| Flash | |
| Flash modes | Auto,Fill-in,Flash off,Pre-flash,Red-eye reduction,Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Flash guide number | 1 m |
| Flash recharging time | 4 s |
| Camera | |
| White balance | Auto,Cloudy,Custom modes,Daylight,Fluorescent,Incandescent,Shade |
| Scene modes | Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape |
| Shooting modes | Auto,Manual,Movie |
| Photo effects | Black&White,Vivid |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| Camera playback | Movie,Single image |
| Multi burst mode | Yes |
| Playback zoom (max) | 34x |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Live view | Yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish |
| Camera file system | DCF 2.0,Exif 2.3 |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 330 shots |
| Battery capacity | 1080 mAh |
| Battery type | NP-FW50 |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
Reviews of Sony NEX-5DB
ephotozine.com
Reviewed on 2011-08-17
All of these cameras fit into the mirrorless compact system camera category and feature Digital SLR sized sensors, but by removing the mirror from the camera, they offer much more compact sizes, and also new lens mounts to match the sensor. Panasonic a...
Read more > ephotozine.com
Reviewed on 2011-08-15
Very low noise right upto ISO3200+, Accurate battery life information (Infolithium), Ultra small camera. (but large lenses), High resolution tilting screen, Large rubberised hand grip, 7fps continuous shooting, Great build quality, Great colour, Sony NE...
Softer images than the competition, Non-standard flash socket, Menu system / controls (no touchscreen to make up for the lack of buttons), Very few buttons on the camera (more on Cybershots), Large lenses
The Sony NEX-5 has recently been given a new lease of life, with an updated firmware that adds creative filters introduced with the NEX-C3. We review the Sony NEX-5 to see how it performs.Sony NEX-5 Features The Sony NEX-5 features a large APS-C CMOS s...
Read more > digital-photography-school.com
Reviewed on 2011-06-01
A Guest Post by Chris Folsom from Studio Tempura.Here was my dilemma: I love photography and want to have a camera with me as often as possible, but carrying a DSLR at all times is less than practical. But I want better image quality than most cellpho...
Read more > luminous-landscape.com
Reviewed on 2011-06-01
Sony's NEX cameras are (as of June, 2011) the smallest interchangeable lens cameras available, and therefore the smallest that can take a Leica M lens via an adaptor...
Read more > techworld.com
Reviewed on 2011-01-13
After the Micro Four Thirds cameras from Panasonic and Olympus pioneered the new trend of interchangeable lenses, Sony and Samsung have quickly joined the party with their version of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.The first two models from So...
Read more > geeky-gadgets.com
Reviewed on 2010-11-24
The Sony NEX-5 is one of two models in Sony’s new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera range, the NEX-5 is the more expensive of the two models and come with more features.We have been testing out the Sony Nex-5 over the past week here at Geeky Gadge...
Read more > pcmag.com
Reviewed on 2010-11-22
The power of a D-SLR packed into one tiny digital camera, Sony's NEX-5 ($649.99 starting) packs a 14.2 megapixel resolution in a 16mm lens and a 3-inch LCD display. In other words, it's brother to the Alpha NEX-3 ($499.99 starting) in almost every way....
Read more > steves-digicams.com
Reviewed on 2010-11-22
During PMA 2010, Sony unveiled several new concept models under glass, including some EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) units that looked like direct competitors to the popular Olympus/Panasonic Micro Four-Thirds cameras.On May 11th (20...
Read more > photographybay.com
Reviewed on 2010-10-11
The Sony NEX-5 is a 14.2MP mirrorless camera in an ultra-compact form-factor. If not for the DSLR-sized kit lens that attaches to the NEX-5, this camera would rival some of the consumer pocket cameras in size. And with the available 16mm lens (shown ...
Read more > techworld.com
Reviewed on 2010-09-02
The NEX-5 embodies the out-of-the-box thinking that gadget fans often admire about Sony. This camera brings together features from both point-and-shoots and digital SLRs. Its high-performance features, which include the 14.2mp, APS-C CMOS sensor, a 25...
Read more > digital-photography-school.com
Reviewed on 2010-09-01
The Sony Nex-5 is a great camera that I would consider buying and carrying with me at all times as a very good, compact alternative to my dSLR. I could pretty much just leave it there, but I want to tell you some of the great stuff and, despite what I...
Read more > cameralabs.com
Reviewed on 2010-09-01
More so than ever before, this rating comes with caveats. Read our full review. Understand the limitations of the interface and focusing system. Better still, try it for yourself. You may find the interface really disagrees with you, in which case consider the Micro Four Thirds models or alternatives from the likes of Samsung. But if the user interface is a non-issue or something you're willing to work with, we can whole-heartedly recommend the NEX-3 and NEX-5 to enthusiasts, along..
Read more > mobiletechreview.com
Reviewed on 2010-08-24
Fantastic photos from a tiny camera, great build quality
We want more lenses to choose from, some features not available in auto mode
The war is starting to heat up in the brave new world of ILCs (interchangeable lens cameras). Olympus started it in the fall of 2009 with their PEN camera that looked like the retro PEN range-finder of old but boasted their micro 4/3 sensor that was a...
Read more > macworld.com
Reviewed on 2010-07-13
Compact design with DSLR capabilities, Excellent burst mode, Solid image quality, Innovative modes including Sweep Panorama, HD movie recording with stereo audio,
No built-in flash, Proprietary accessory mount and new lens mount
The NEX-5 embodies the out-of-the-box thinking that gadgeteers often admire about Sony. This camera brings together features from both point-and-shoots and DSLRs. Its high-performance features, including the 14.6MP, APS-C CMOS sensor, a 25-point auto f...
Read more > digitalcamerareview.com
Reviewed on 2010-06-03
Good image and color quality, Dedicated video capture button, Autofocus and exposure during video capture, Tilting monitor,
Settings via menus can be time consuming, Accessory port limits viewfinder/flash/stereo recording options,
The joint development of the Micro Four Thirds system by Olympus and Panasonic allowed them to be first in the market with mirrorless, interchangeable-lens compact digitals that offer DSLR-like image quality in sub-DSLR size camera bodies. Olympus a...
Read more > Digitaltrends.com
Reviewed on 2010-05-13
Truly compact and lightweight, Rich, accurate colors, Very good 1080i videos, Superior 3-inch adjustable screen
Very noisy at highest ISOs, Limited lens selection, Would like color-coordinated attachments, Even more of a slam-dunk if it were cheaper
Sony hinted at this camera in February and we couldn’t wait to use it. What is “it”? A small, lightweight camera with the large imaging sensors found in DSLRs as well as interchangeable lens capability. Not only that, the new Sony NEX-5 shoots AVCHD 10...
Read more > cnet.com
Reviewed on 2010-05-11
Excellent high-ISO-sensitivity photo quality; quiet, fast lenses good for shooting video and comfortable for manual focus; compact, with a nice physical design and control layout; large, tilting LCD
No EVF option, frequently annoying user interface, unusual amount of distortion on 18-55mm kit lens, no neutral image color settings
Eagerly anticipated ever since Sony floated its wood-block concept designs at the PMA show in February 2010, Sony's debut interchangeable-lens models, the Alpha NEX-5 and NEX-3 are the smallest entrants to date, with a lot to appeal to both enthusiast...
Read more > imaging-resource.com
Reviewed on 2010-05-11
Compact design, Magnesium alloy body looks sharp, feels great, Good grip, Comfortable to hold despite small size, Power switch is placed just right, Lens barrels have an excellent feel, look great, Still has good heft despite light weight, Camera strap......
Extreme corners are soft from the 18-55mm at 18mm, and from the 16mm lens, Moderately high levels of chromatic aberration at wide-angle from both lenses, Macro images are soft from the 18-55mm and 16mm lens has no macro capability, Only two noise-reduc......
Though by name the new cameras are Alphas, they no longer use the Alpha mount; instead Sony has christened a new E-mount, for which two lenses will ship right away, both as kit lenses. The first is a fairly standard 18-55mm f/3.5-6.3 lens with Optical Ste...
Read more > popphoto.com
Reviewed on 2010-05-10
Both models sport an impressive 3-inch TFT TruBlack LCD displays with 921,600 pixels and 100-percent Live View coverage. The screen can be angled approximatley 80-degrees upward and 45 degrees downward to allow for shooting at unique..
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