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Sony Alpha NEX-5R Mirrorless Camera
16 Megapixels
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Accepts Memory Stick Duo memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is a Mirrorless Digital Camera with an APS-C sensor and a Sony E lens mount. Its 16 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 100-25600 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 100-25600. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in very low-light. With 16 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 20" x 13" at 240 DPI.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/4000 to 30s. Bulb exposures of an unspecified duration are possible with this camera. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/4000, fast action can easily be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.
The Sony Alpha NEX-5R features a 99-point Phase-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. A Real-Time Autofocus Tracking System allows focus to follow a moving subject within the frame. Manual Focus is also available.
Dual controls-dials offer direct access to most exposure parameters which makes this digital camera suitable for advanced photographers. This camera does not feature any seals to protect it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Care must be taken, just like with most electronics. There is no viewfinder on the Sony Alpha NEX-5R and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Sony | Model | Alpha NEX-5R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 24 x 16mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | None | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 25600 | Shutter-Speed | 1/4000 - 30s |
| Lens Mount | Sony E Mount | Crop Factor | 1.5X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 99-point Phase-Detect, Assist-lamp *99 Phase-Detection Points. 25 Contrast-Detection Points. Tracking AF-C. |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Display Size | 920K Pixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage *Touchscreen | |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | Scene Modes | 11Sweep Panorama, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±3 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 10 FPS, 15 JPEG, 11 RAW | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | 2 | DOF Preview | No |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | Yes | |
| Digital Level | 2 Axis | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared, WiFi | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG RAW | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | No (GN 7) | Flash Sync | 1/160s |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | AVCHD | WiFi | Yes |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Memory Stick Duo | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 330 *CIPA Standard |
| Introduced | 2012-08-29, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 111 x 59 x 39mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 276g |
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Sony NEX-5R Highlights
Mirrorless digital cameraSensor-Size: 24 x 16mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 16 Megapixels Mirrorless | ISO 100-25600 |
| Sony E Mount 1.5X FLM | Shutter 1/4000-30s |
| 2 Axis Digital Level | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Custom white-balance |
| 10 FPS Drive, 15 Images | Spot-Metering |
| 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Memory Stick Duo |
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