Sony Alpha NEX-5

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  • Effective pixels

    14 megapixels

    Max resolution

    4592 x 3056

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    920,000

  • Physical

    111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5″)

  • Body Type

    Rangefinder-style mirrorless

    Flash

    No

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Sensor

  • Max resolution4592 x 3056
  • Image ratio w:h3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels14 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors15 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorBionz

Image

  • ISOAuto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets6
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationNo
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsFine, Standard

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Selective single-point
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomNo
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points25
  • Lens mountSony E
  • Focal length multiplier1.5×

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDTilting
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots920,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen type
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeNone
  • Viewfinder coverage
  • Viewfinder magnification
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashNo
  • External flashYes (Accessory Port)
  • Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
  • Continuous drive7.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing
  • WB BracketingNo

Videography features

  • FormatAVCHD
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (Mini Type C)
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • Wireless
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlYes (InfraRed (optional))

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)
  • Weight (inc. batteries)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
  • Dimensions111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPSNone