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LUCILA G : Is the silver nex 5 r more expensive just because of color?PAUL L : Sites have different sale prices all the time. Right now, silver might be more expensive, but black could be more expensive next week. Or they could both go up in price and be the same price.
Shopper : What color it the lens?DONOVAN R : its silverSIEWMAO W : Mine is silver in color and the lens cap is black. I was expecting black. After I received the camera, I went back to look at the website picture and realized it is showing silver color.PETER M : SilverKelvin L : Silver as shown in the picture. It is not the motorized version which comes with the NEX-6.ANDREW H : SilverRICHARD W : SilverRACHEL G : The included lens is silver.SIWEI W : The lenses I bought are silver metallic. I bought a 18-55 F3.5-5.6, and a 55-200 lenses.TERRY S : The lens is a dark silver not black like the rest of the camera.I don't think there is a black version of this lens but I could be wrong.
benny t : on a scale 1 t 10, 10 being the best, how's is this camera?SIEWMAO W : I like it a lot. I would give it a 8. I guess it depends on what is your subject. I especially like it in low light conditions. I did not even have to use flash where previously required. It has a small external passive flash that draw power from the camera body and you have to attach to the camera if needed compare to pop-up. Also I need to save up $$ to buy a longer zoom which I already got use to my previous super-zoom camera.NANCY S : The colors and focus were slightly off. I disliked the quality so much I returned it during the return period and paid the restock penalty.CHEIKH K : Depends on what you are going to use it for. 10 if it is family trips and just pictures for memories. It travels well because of size and picture quality is great. It is a 5 if you are going to use it for high speed action or making close up shot (macro).PATRICIA T : I would rate this on several scales. For the technical savy, a 9. This camera has all the bells and whistles, many modes and excellent capabilities, you just have to experiment and find them. I have downloaded and printed the entire manual, free, and put it in a binder to read and practice the camera's various capabilities with. For a novice photographer this camera is a 6 and grow into a 9 or 10. It will take a dedicated novice to get acquainted, but the results will be beyond expectations. So much can be done with each shot through Photo Shop Elements or other editing programs of your choice. When our club goes out on photo shoots, I pair up with another Sony owner, and we share and compare throughout the day and grow in our Sony knowledge while having fun and producing great results.

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Review Summary

2013-09-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

love my nex 5r

nice cam, so sweet, fast focus and shots. the night shot model is my fav, even better than my cannon t4i

NING J.

2013-09-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great camera

very good camera, i love this camera since i got it. I have the cannon T4i, but it's bulky to carry out door. Sony Nex 5r is easy to carry, fast shutter, i hold camera take some beautiful shots while driving. love this more than my t4i

NING J.

2013-09-16T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great camera but the UI could be better.

If you're not going to invest in many lenses then the Sony NEX series is great. It's a tough choice between this and a Micro 4/3s, but I wanted the larger sensor rather than more lens choices.

TERRY S.

2013-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great picture quality in a small package

I use this on trips or family outings. I love the small size and the picture quality is very goo especially if you use good glass.

Steve H.

2013-05-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this camera and just got started

I got this camera for the rated video quality,..I have only used it sparingly... I have not been able to use it yet for the shooting I bought it for... But I have been fixated on the photography of the camera.. It has me taking such good photos and I just started!!! have not even mastered the basic functions yet...I am loving this camera...

KEITH F.

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Camera

I believe MILCs are the future of prosumer level cameras. I purchased this camera in lieu of a new DSLR for very specific reasons. It reduces the bloat of a DSLR by half, at least; and, it has the advent of wi-fi connectivity. Most photos nowadays end up online, and facilitating that is just a fact of life. Hence, that is why the iPhone is the most popular camera. The Sony NEX bridges that gap in an elegant, functional way. It is every bit a "DSLR camera"-- not an iPhone or a point-and-shoot. However, I chose the Sony NEX because it is actually more practical than a traditional DSLR. I have a NIKON DSLR as well, and the Sony NEX (due to its small form factor and easy controls) allows me to take better shots in manual mode because the controls are so close together and intuitive. I admit, it is not for the professional photographer, but I have gotten pro quality results from this camera with ease. It's all a matter of perspective, but for me the Sony NEX 5R is one of the most satisfying products I've purchased in a long time, to the extent that I bought four lenses to support it.

Daniel C.

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

I was planning on getting the Nex 3n or f3 but I couldn't pass up the deal that Adorama had on this camera. Glad I got this because I really like the wi-fi and the Sony apps you can upload to this camera.

Will

2013-05-06T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So much camera in such a small package

I have been using my NEX-5r for about a week now. I am an amateur photographer and have had Canon and Nikon entry level and middle DSLR's. The bottom line is that if you have the money to buy a $3,000 dollar DSLR, then do it. Otherwise, any camera below that is going to be pretty similar in photo quality. I can say with confidence that this little camera shoots like a $2,000 dollar DSLR. And probably with a high quality lense will shoot pictures that look like a $3,000 DSLR. It came down to three options for a go-to everyday camera. The A66, the NEX-7, and the NEX-5r. Picture quality is virtually the same. Unless you want to print poster size pics, you don't need a 20+ mp camera. For amateur and digital only photography (no printing), 16 mp are more than enough. With features like WiFi for easy transfer to smartphones or computers, the NEX-5r is the best camera for the amateur photographer.

ABE M.

2013-03-18T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

nice bells, gut no music

This camera might be ok, barely, if it cost around ($) The only thing which is better than a good point and shoot is the larger sensor. The 18/55 lens it came with wiggled slightly when zooming, but I did not even charge the battery, as the feel of the camera was so poor, so I can not speak fairly about the lens quality from using it. I was very disappointed with this camera, since Sony has so many excellent products. I can not speak about other, more expensive models, but this one has scared me away from the Nex line. I returned this two hours after receiving it, and I thank Adorama for their courtesy in this transaction. I am well pleased with Adorama.

None

2012-10-26T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

LCD Screen protector is not compatible

Very very bad buy. After buying then informed the spare battery is out of stock and have to wait 2 weeks. The LCD screen protector provided in the package does not fit the LCD screen of the NEX 5R. It is too short. Instruction manual is not in English! Very bad and completely lost all trust!

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Sony NEX-5R Specifications

  • Lens Compatibility

    Sony E-mount lenses

  • Camera Type

    Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera

  • Imaging Sensor

    Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)

  • Anti Dust

    Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism

  • Pixel Gross

    Approx. 16.7 megapixels

  • Effective Picture Resolution

    Approx. 16.1 megapixels

  • Focal Length Conversion Factor

    1.5x

  • Color Filter System

    RGB primary color filters

  • Media Type

    Memory Stick PRO Duo
    Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
    SD memory card
    SDHC memory card
    SDXC memory card

  • Color Space

    sRGB, AdobeRGB

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG

  • Still Image Size 16:9

    L: 4912 x 2760 (14M)
    M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M)
    S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)

  • Still Image Size 3:2

    L: 4912 x 3264 (16M)
    M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M)
    S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)

  • Panorama Horizontal Wide

    12,416 x 1,856 (23M)

  • Panorama Vertical

    5,536 x 2,160 (12M)

  • Panorama Horizontal Standard

    8,192 x 1,856 (15M)

  • Panorama Vertical Standard

    3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)

  • Video Format

    AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive), AVCHD, MP4

  • Video Mode AVCHD

    PS - 1920 x 1080/60p at 28Mbps
    FX - 1920 x 1080/60i at 24Mbps
    FH - 1920 x 1080/60i at 17Mbps
    FX - 1920 x 1080/24p at 24Mbps
    FH - 1920 x 1080/24p at 17Mbps

  • Video Mode MP4

    HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30fpsat 12Mbps
    VGA - 640 x 480/ 30fpsat 3Mbps

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in stereo microphones or ECM-SST1 (sold separately) / Built-in, monaural speaker (volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7)

  • Still Image File Format

    JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
    RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

  • Lens Mount Type

    Sony E-mount lenses

  • Digital Zoom

    Approx. 4x (still images and movie)

  • Smart Zoom Technology

    M: approx. 1.4x
    S: approx. 2x

  • LCD Type

    7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT (921,600 dots)

  • Angle Adjustment

    Up: Approx. 180 degrees
    Down: Approx. 50 degrees

  • Brightness Control

    Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

  • Real-time Image Adjustment Display

    On/Off

  • Peaking

    Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/ Yellow)

  • Customization

    Graphic display/ Display all info/Big font size display/No display info/Levels/Histogram/Viewfinder

  • Touch Panel

    Yes

  • Focus System

    Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrastdetection AF) with "Exmor" APS HD CMOS sensor

  • Focus Points

    99 points (phasedetection AF), 25 points (contrastdetection AF)

  • AF Modes

    AF-S: Single-shot AF
    AF-C: Continuous AF

  • Focus Area

    Multi Point (99 points(phasedetection AF), 25 points(contrast-AF)), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot

  • Focus Sensitivity

    0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens attached)

  • Manual Focus Assist

    Yes MF assist (4.8x, 9.6x)

  • Focus Features

    Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-Start AF (with FDA-EV1S and LA-EA2 (Sold separately))

  • AF Illuminator

    Built-in, LED type (with a range of approx. 0.3-3.0m (with E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached))

  • Picture Effect(s)

    11 types (15 variations):
    Posterization (Color, B/W)
    Pop Color
    Retro Photo
    Partial Color (R,G,B,Y)
    High Contrast Mono
    Toy Camera
    Soft Highkey
    Soft Focus
    HDR Painting
    Rich-tone Mono
    Miniature

  • Auto Exposure Lock

    AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/ OFF is available in MENU)

  • Creative Style

    Standard
    Vivid
    Portrait,
    Landscape,
    Sunset
    B/W (Contrast, -3 to +3steps)
    Saturation (-3 to +3steps)
    Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)

  • Exposure Bracketing

    With 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3EV increments, 3 frames

  • Exposure Compensation

    Still images: +/- 3.0EV (1/3EV steps), Movies: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)

  • Exposure Settings

    iAUTO
    Superior Auto,
    Programmed AE (P)
    Aperture priority (A)
    Shutterspeed priority (S)
    Manual (M)
    Sweep Panorama
    Scene Selection

  • ISO Still Images

    Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100- 25600)

  • ISO Movies

    Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-6400)

  • Metering

    1200-zone evaluative metering

  • Metering Modes

    Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

  • Metering Sensitivity

    0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens)

  • Noise Reduction

    Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/ Low)

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Tem (2500 to 9900K), C.Filter (G7 to M7,A7 to B7), Custom

  • Drive Mode

    Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority continuous shooting, Self-timer, Bracketing, Remote Cdr

  • Self-timer

    2s or 10s delay (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)

  • Shutter Speeds

    Still images: 1/4000 to 30s.
    Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter)

  • Shutter Type

    Electronically controlled, verticaltraverse, focalplane type

  • Flash Compensation

    +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)

  • Flash Coverage

    FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)

  • Flash Metering System

    Pre-flash TTL

  • Flash Modes

    Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Rear Sync., Flash Off

  • Flash Type

    External flash (supplied) attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal (sold separately)

  • Guide Number

    7 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)

  • Recycling Time

    Approx. 4 sec.

  • Self Timer

    Yes (3 sec delay/Off selectable)

  • Self Timer

    Yes (3 sec delay/Off selectable)

  • Still Image Playback Options

    Single, 6/12-frame index view, Enlarged display mode, Panorama (Standard), Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection, Delete, Protect

  • Video Playback Options

    Forward/Rewind

  • Easy Handycam/Help Function

    Yes

  • Face Detection

    On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off, Face Selection (maximum 8 detectables)

  • Smile Shutter Technology

    Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)

  • Tracking Focus

    Yes (object tracking)

  • Auto High Dynamic Range

    Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)

  • Shooting Tips

    Yes

  • Sweep Panorama

    Horizontal (Wide/ Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)

  • HD Output

    HDMI (TypeC mini), BRAVIA Sync, Photo TV HD

  • PhotoTV HD

    Yes

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM NPFW50 (7.2V)

  • Number of Still Images

    Approx. 330 images (CIPA standard)

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    Still images:approx. 2.7W(w/ E PZ16- 50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Windows XP SP3
    Windows Vista SP2
    Windows 7 SP1
    Mac OS X (v10.3- 10.8)

  • Dimensions WxHxD

    4.36 x 2.3 x 1.53" / 110.8 x 58.8 x 38.9mm

  • Weight

    Approx. 7.7 oz / 218g (excl battery & media)
    Approx. 9.7 oz / 276g (w/ battery & media)

  • UPC Code

    027242856813

6 Accessories for Sony Alpha NEX-5R Camera Kit with Sony 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens, Black

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About Sony NEX-5R

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great camera

By Will

I was planning on getting the Nex 3n or f3 but I couldn't pass up the deal that Adorama had on this camera. Glad I got this because I really like the wi-fi and the Sony apps you can upload to this camera.

great camera

By NING J.

very good camera, i love this camera since i got it. I have the cannon T4i, but it's bulky to carry out door. Sony Nex 5r is easy to carry, fast shutter, i hold camera take some beautiful shots while driving. love this more than my t4i

Sony's 5-series NEX compact interchangeable lens cameras boast a new addition, the NEX-5R. Inheriting the same high-quality imaging and ease-of-use of which the Series is renowned, the NEX-5R builds on these strengths. It is the first E-mount camera with Fast Hybrid AF, which includes phase-detection AF to deliver highly responsive, DSLR-like AF tracking for shooting up to 10 fps. The camera also has a large Exmor APS-C HD CMOS sensor for superbly detailed images and added functionality for taking great self-portraits. In addition, built-in Wi-Fi makes for effortless transfer of photos to smartphones while support for new PlayMemories Camera Apps expands functionality. All this and more is found in an ultra-compact body.

Shoot and share DSLR-quality photos online, straight from the camera. With built-in Wi-Fi, the NEX-5R even lets you download camera apps for endless creative possibilities. And the 16.1MP APS-C size sensor delivers breathtaking stills with pro-grade defocused backgrounds.

With the NEX-5R, Sony aims to expand sales of E-mount cameras by attracting users from all segments of the interchangeable-lens camera market. Despite its compact body, the camera delivers superlative image quality thanks to an APS-C image sensor, and is equipped with improved Fast Hybrid AF - a hallmark of conventional DSLR cameras. With functionality guaranteed to appeal to target users, NEX-5R raise s the bar for mirror-less cameras. Moreover, the inclusion of operation dials gives the camera a distinctly DSLR-like feel, making it a tempting alternative for people considering a DSLR for the first time and who comprise the largest segment of the interchangeable-lens market

Sony NEX-5R Features

  • 16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor: The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical point-and-shoot sensor, APS-C sensor size makes the difference between "snapshots" and "photographs," delivering an exceptional combination of high res, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
  • Fast Hybrid AF: Sony's advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance: Phase detection auto focus for quick response that is ideal when tracking fast-moving subjects and contrast-detection auto focus for added precision. A perfect match that delivers optimal Auto Focus for fast, precise focusing in any scene.
  • Full HD Movies at 60p/60i/24p: Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution.1 AVCHD codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web.
  • Wi-Fi Sharing: Wi-Fi capability, a first for Alpha-series, allows transfering photos directly to smartphones and tablets with the PlayMemories Mobile app. Wi-Fi enables sharing, viewing and saving photos for expanded photo-shooting enjoyment. Photos can be easily transferred to smartphones and tablets, viewed on large screen TVs or saved to a PC.
  • PlayMemories Camera Apps: Supports PlayMemories Camera Apps, the world's first application download service that lets users install new camera functions as needed.
  • 180-degree tilt-able 3.0" Touch LCD: The NEX-5R is equipped with a tilt-able LCD screen that flips up 180-degrees without sacrificing compactness. This makes taking great self-portraits incredibly easy since users can precisely compose shots, choosing to include people or objects in the frame for more satisfying results.
  • Control Dial: Control dial, Fn (function) button and touch screen (including touch shutter function) greatly facilitate operation and getting the shot that much easier.
  • Picture Effect mode: There are 7 types (11 variations) of picture effects to choose from: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color(R), Partial Color(G), Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera.
  • 6-image layering: The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. The camera then combines the data from the 6 different images up to ISO 25600 to create a single image. This helps to control blur in Anti-Motion Blur mode as well as enables cleaner, sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode.
  • Photo Creativity Touch interface: The Photo Creativity touch interface enables creative settings that can be easily made using the control dial with results seen in real time on the LCD. Settings include; Background Defocus, Brightness, Color, Vividness and most Picture Effects.
  • Auto Portrait Framing: Simply photograph a person and Auto Portrait Framing will save an additional, optimally framed image in portrait or landscape orientation. Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super Resolution technologies with rule of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing provides appealingly balanced full resolution portraits.
  • Clear Image Zoom: Utilizing Sony's exclusive By Pixel Super Resolution Technology, Clear Image Zoom increases the effective focal length of your lens up to 2x by digitally magnifying the center of your image with nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually doubles the effective focal length of whatever lens you're using.
  • Convenient USB charging: Easily recharge the camera via USB charging. Simply connect the bundled USB cable and recharge the battery without removing it from the camera, either via AC outlet or PC connection.
  • Multi-interface terminal: Multi-interface Smart Accessory 2 shoe greatly expands the connectivity options such as external flash units.
  • Auto HDR built into camera: High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second.
  • Sweep Panorama Technology: Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (18mm focal length).
  • Fast Auto Focus: Some cameras in this class are slow to focus. That can make you miss the shot on fast-moving subjects like sports and unpredictable subjects like pets and babies. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes as little as 0.3 seconds and also offers continuous Auto Focus when shooting movies.

What's in the box:

  • Sony Alpha NEX-5R Camera Body
  • Sony 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
  • Flash and Flash Case
  • NP-FW50 Rechargeable Battery
  • AC-UB10 AC Adapter
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Body Cap
  • Micro USB Cable
  • CD-ROM
  • Sony One Year Warranty

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