The Sony NEX-5 feels really slim and tiny in the hand, but the magnesium alloy body also makes it feel reassuringly sturdy. The lens mount and lenses click snugly into place.The anti-reflective 3-inch screen is sharp and can be tilted for tricky angles, while button-wise, the lineup is very simple – three buttons and a control wheel next to the screen plus shutter, video and playback up top. The
There's no built-in optical viewfinder, which might annoy some dedicated photography fans. ISO, metering, focus are all controlled vis menu screens, so there's via the menu screens and there's a little bit of a lag. The battery life is slightly disappointing: we found it powering down pretty quickly, especially given the lack of physical controls.There’s no built-in flash, but Sony includes a sma
The Sony NEX-5 is tiny and it takes DSLR-quality pictures as well as offering up some special shooting modes and decent HD video.It's an impressive first step in this new breed of ultra-compact performers and we can forgive the few kinks we found due t...
Abstract: Die NEX-5 ist ein Fetisch für Technikfans: 3-D- und Schwenkpanoramen, Full-HD-Filme und ein besonders simpler HDR-Modus gehören zu den Leckerbissen....
In terms of quality alone, the Sony NEX-5 is a clear winner as the camera produced some really good quality stills and videos compared with either the GF1 or the E-PL1. However, quality of images isn't everything. For one thing, it has to be said that...
Takes great HD videos; has additional modes like sweep panorama; fast continuous shooting speed.
Oddly placed playback button, cumbersome menu system.
Overall, the NEX-5 is on par with most mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras in the market and it is extremely portable. TINY: The NEX-5 comes with a small external flash attachment that shoots direct flash. It takes decent photos, has added consume...
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, From $1049
The Sony NEX-5 is an excellent camera for hobbyist photographers upgrading from compacts who want to increase capability but not bulk. Its portability combined with incredible burst mode, good image quality, and HD movie capture, make the NEX-5 an exce...
