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Sony Alpha NEX-5R
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    16.1 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Display size

3 in

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

ISO max

25600

Flip-out screen

Yes

Touchscreen

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Range

7 m

Capacity (Rechargeable)

2200 mAh

Weak points

Internal Flash

No

Integrated lens

No

Image stabilization

No

Normal focus range (wide angle)

25 cm

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Expert reviews

DPReview

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CNet UK

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CNet

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TechRadar

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HotHardware

Looking for a new mirrorless camera, are you? That segment is absolutely erupting, and your options have never been so plentiful. Sony, along with a...

CNet UK

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PCMAG

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DigitalVersus

Sony is continuing to take its NEX range of interchangeable lens compacts forwards. After the NEX-5N, which brought a new sensor and a touchscreen,...

CNet

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The Verge

Earlier this year, I made a pretty drastic change in my camera set up. I left behind my trusty Canon DSLR, and the lenses and accessories that had...

TechRadar

The Sony NEX-5R directly replaces the Sony NEX-5N as the company's mid-range compact system camera offering. While the 5N saw boosted resolution,...

Photography Blog

The Sony NEX-5R is a new mid-range compact system camera. Featuring a 16.1 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, Fast Hybrid phase- and contrast-detect...

DigitalTrends

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) October 2012
Street price (US) 649 $
Released (FR) November 2012
Colors
White
Grey
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 16.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.4x15.6 mm
Processor BIONZ
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Sony E
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 920000 px
Touchscreen Yes
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
10 seconds (3 pictures)
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 2200 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 330
Size and weight
59 in
39 in
111 in
246 oz
Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Height 59 in
Width 111 in
Deep 39 in
Weight 246 oz
Image
Max resolution 4912x3264 pixels
Ratio 3:2
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 25600
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Phase detection
Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 25 cm
Number of focus points 25
Flash
Internal Flash No
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Second curtain (rear)
Slow Sync
Range 7 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format AVCHD
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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