| General | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Pentax |
| Model | NEX-5 | 645D |
| Successor Model | Sony NEX-5N | Pentax 645Z |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Medium format |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm | 44 x 33 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15 Megapixel | 40 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14 Megapixel | 40 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 12,800 | 200 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ | PRIME II |
| Max Image Resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 7264 x 5440 |
| Other Resolutions | 4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Good, Better, Best |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom | Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes, manual and 3 color temperature selections available>br> WB fine adjustment available in all modes |
| Focus | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | 11 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 0.79x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (Optional FDA-SV1) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.56x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x |
| Shutter | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 7.0 fps | 1.1 fps |
| Flash | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync Rear Curtain |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/125 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Pentax | |
| External Flash Connection | Smart accessory Terminal | Hot Shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash, X-sync socket |
| Exposure | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | iAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), +/-2EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed |
| Metering Range | +2 to +21 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/5 EV, 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock |
| DXO | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 796 | 1262 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.2 | 24.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| DxO Overall Score | 69 | 82 |
| Video | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Yes, MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | AVCHD | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | InfraRed (optional) | Optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C) |
| Physical | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5") | 156 x 117 x 119 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 4.69") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz) | 1480 g (3.26 lb / 52.21 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.5 x 9.2 x 6.7" | |
| Package Weight | 6.2 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NPFW50 | D-LI90 |
| Battery Life | 330 shots | 800 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Sony NEX-5 | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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