Sony NEX-5

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    Highlights

    • 14 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 25 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
    • Optical (Optional FDA-SV1) Viewfinder
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandSony
    ModelNEX-5
    Successor ModelSony NEX-5N
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm
    Total Pixels15 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels14 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range200 - 12,800
    Photo
    ProcessorBIONZ
    Max Image Resolution4592 x 3056
    Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Live View
    Number of Focus Points25
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountSony E
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeTilting
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution920k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (Optional FDA-SV1)
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Red-Eye
    Slow Sync
    Rear Curtain
    Fill-in
    Flash Range12.00 m
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionSmart accessory Terminal
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesiAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), +/-2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
    Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO796
    DxO Color Depth22.2
    DxO Dynamic Range12.2
    DxO Overall Score69
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesYes, MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
    Video FormatsAVCHD
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini Type C
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
    Physical
    Dimensions111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5")
    Weight (inc. batteries)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackNPFW50
    Battery Life330 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
    Orientation Sensor


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