| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | NEX-5N |
| Predecessor Model | Sony NEX-5 |
| Successor Model | Sony NEX-5R |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ |
| Max Image Resolution | 4912 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| 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 Mount | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Proprietary |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1079 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.7 |
| DxO Overall Score | 77 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | by optional RMT-DSLR1) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.4 x 5.5 x 3.9" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NPFW50 |
| Battery Life | 460 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single 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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