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Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)

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  • DSLR quality in your pocket
  • Up to 10 fps shooting to capture the decisive moment
  • 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor
  • Full HD movie shooting 60p/24p
  • Photo Creativity Touch provides easy access to image adjustments
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Auto focus
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4.5
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4.2
Image stabilization
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display type
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
display size
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
1 inches
3 inches
3 inches
lens type
zoom
zoom
zoom
Zoom
zoom
Wide Angle
zoom type
Optical, Digital
Optical, Digital
Digital Zoom
shooting modes
Panorama
Auto, scene, and P, S, A, and M
Scene
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
connectivity tech
USB
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB
HDMI, USB
Wireless
USB
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI
video resolution
FHD 1080p
4320p
1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
2160p, 1080p
4K UHD 2160p
2160p, 1080p

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  • Lens Cap
  • USB Cable
  • Battery
  • Shoulder Strap
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    The performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight. The NEX-5N is the interchangeable lens camera that fits in your pocket. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60p or 24p movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 10 fps, incredible panorama shots, and 3.0-inch tiltable Live View touch screen LCD.What’s in the box: Sony Alpha NEX-5N Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black), E-Mount SEL 1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for Alpha NEX Cameras (Silver), NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1080mAh) , Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable (Mini B), Alpha AC Charger for W Series Battery, HVL-F7 Flash, CD-ROM and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

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    NEX-5N

    The performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight. The NEX-5N is the interchangeable lens camera that fits in your pocket. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60p or 24p movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 10 fps, incredible panorama shots, and 3.0-inch tiltable Live View touch screen LCD.

    DSLR quality in your pocket
    This is the world's smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera using a large APS-C size sensor (as of Aug 2011). The removal of the conventional mirror box and viewfinder results in a camera body that is about half the size and weight of a standard DSLR camera.

    Up to 10 fps shooting
    Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to 10 fps continuous shooting at full 16.1 MP resolution. Standard continuous shooting speeds vary based upon shooting conditions and memory card speeds.
    16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor
    You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.

    BIONZ image processor
    The brain of the camera is a refined version of Sony's BIONZ image processor. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 25600 sensitivity. Also enables fast processing for up to 10 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 16.1 megapixel images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama modes and 6 image layering.

    Full HD movie shooting 60p/24p
    Record Full HD 1920x1080 video in a variety of frame rates from 60p for super smooth action to 24p for a more cinematic feel. The NEX-5N utilizes the AVCHD codec, the industry standard for high quality HD video capture, as well as the MP4 codec for easy upload to the web due to it's smaller file size.
    Photo Creativity Touch
    The Photo Creativity interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression through direct photographic control in an easy to use interface. Changes can be combined/removed and viewed in real time on the LCD making it a breeze to make adjustments.
    Tiltable 3.0" Touch LCD
    Sony's 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight. Tilts down 45° and up 80° to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss.


    Object Tracking AF via Touch LCD
    Object Tracking AF can lock onto a specified object and maintain focus even as the subject moves. This hassle-free mode allows unpredictable subjects to stay in focus even while zooming. Letting you concentrate on the scene and composition without having to worry about focus. The subject on which to lock focus is easily selected via the touch screen or the center button of the control wheel.

    World's shortest release time lag (0.02 sec)
    In photography, shutter lag, or release time, is the delay between triggering the shutter by fully depressing the shutter button and when the photograph is actually recorded. By initiating the exposure electronically instead of with the traditional shutter mechanism, release time on the NEX-5N is reduced to just 20 milliseconds - helping you to capture the decisive moment.

    Optional XGA OLED viewfinder
    The optional FDA-EV1S OLED Tru-Finder offers a large, bright and wide-view of the scene. With high resolution 2.395K dot, and unprecedented speed, contrast and color accuracy, the FDA-EV1S provides an extraordinary view.

    11 Picture Effect modes
    There are 11 picture effects modes to choose from: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal, Cool, Warm, Green, Magenta), Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature. Each is unique and each gives you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop.

    Peaking AF display
    The Peaking AF display makes precise manual focusing much easier by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors ( white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or portrait photography where your focal plane can make or break your shot.

    3D Sweep Panorama Mode
    Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television. Records both JPEG and MPO file formats.

    Sweep Panorama Mode
    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 (16mm focal length).

    6-image layering
    The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. The camera then combines the data from the 6 different images to create a single image. This method is used to control blur in Anti-Motion Blur mode or to get cleaner, sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode.

    Auto HDR
    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. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing software. Sony builds HDR in. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)

    P/A/S/M operating modes
    The NEX-5N offers a full range of controls for video and still shooting from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control.

    Intelligent Auto Focus
    Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.

    iAUTO mode
    Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization without leaving auto mode so you always get the best shot.

    Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
    Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.

    Accepts Sony E-mount lenses
    Compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.

    Phase Detect AF for E-mount bodies w/ adapter
    Both the LA-EA1 and EA2 adapters (sold separately) allow you to attach A-mount lenses to your E-mount camera. However, the LA-EA2 is the world's first adapter to leverage Sony's exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology to provide super fast and accurate Phase Detection AF as well. The LA-EA2 adapter has a translucent mirror built-in between the two mounts that directs a small portion of the light to the phase detection AF sensor in the bottom of the unit.
    25-point Auto Focus
    25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.

    HDMI output
    Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera includes an HDMI output.

    Stamina battery power for up to 430 shots
    Take up to 430 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.


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    Customer reviews

    3.8 out of 5 stars
    3.8 out of 5
    234 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, size and ease of use of the digital camera. They mention that it's a high quality camera, that takes great still photos and videos. They say that it is a great versatile, super compact and reliable camera.

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    100 customers mention97 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the digital camera. They mention that the images and video are stunning, the low light shots are also great, and the camera is able to take excellent 1080p video with decent stereo sound. They also mention that it's perfect for taking portraits with blurred backgrounds and that the screen is very clear.

    "...Auto focus is near perfect in good light, and very good in low light.Macro with the kit zoom, using menu setting "Camera - AF/MF - DMF"...." Read more

    "...I have enjoyed that camera for years, and it's done great taking photos for portraits, weddings, family events, and outdoor/landscape stuff...." Read more

    "...It even looks good at 3200. The small size and the small size of the lenses trumps almost anything out there, even now...." Read more

    "...for video, 60p for slow motion/smooth motion also the pictures look a lot better and sharper...." Read more

    64 customers mention56 positive8 negative

    Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it's a high quality camera that is small and easy to use. Customers are impressed with the camera's performance over time. The camera is versatile, reliable, and takes great still photos. The build quality is solid, and the shutter sound is enjoyable.

    "...This camera is really impressive over time, as I have now had several of my club member's cameras for a day or two loan, and I find the 5N unbeatable..." Read more

    "...But I also was reluctant to lug the full size DLSRs around. This camera is brilliant!..." Read more

    "...In addition, the kit lens is pretty slow. Still, it is a good quality lens that I am happy using, though at a higher price point (5r, natch) I might..." Read more

    "...It is light and feels very well built...." Read more

    58 customers mention48 positive10 negative

    Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it's a great versatile, super compact, reliable camera that takes great pictures. It weighs so little that it' s easy to carry around and doesn't look like a big target for a thief. The camera fits well in their hand and is lightweight without feeling cheap.

    "...any DSLR under $1200, the 5N is their photographic equal, and 50% lighter to carry...." Read more

    "...Overall, I am very happy with this camera, It's light, it's fast, and it takes good photos (even when the light doesn't agree)...." Read more

    "...The compactness, the lightness, the quality of the sensor (as good as my dSLR by all measures), the ease of wide angles makes this a no brainer...." Read more

    "...The camera fits well in your hand, and is lightweight without feeling cheap. It reminds me how I felt when I fell in love with my first AE-1...." Read more

    43 customers mention34 positive9 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they say it has a small and easy to use interface, and the HD video is easy to take. That said, some say it takes a minimal amount of skill to set up the camera, and it's easy to handle.

    "...at high ISO's.My latest kick is the panorama - it's so addictive (try it in B&W !!)..." Read more

    "...The adjustable live view screen works really well. It allows for some creative shooting, without have to guess what the shot might come out like...." Read more

    "...Tough- I even dented the lens. Very stealth with the flipout screen. Feels like a more intimate camera to get creative with than a machine gun...." Read more

    "...This is a sophisticated tool that can be well utilized without ever touching a user manual..." Read more

    37 customers mention30 positive7 negative

    Customers like the autofocus of the camera. They say it's fast, works well for pictures of their kids, and has a great shutter speed. They also mention that the images are superb, the start up time and shooting speed are fast, and the camera doesn't disappoint with speed and crispness of shots. The processor does anticipate your photography style well, and it adapted settings to better catch the cat while autofocus is near perfect in good light, and very good in low light. This makes manually focusing a lens a breeze.

    "...Auto focus is near perfect in good light, and very good in low light.Macro with the kit zoom, using menu setting "Camera - AF/MF - DMF"...." Read more

    "...Overall, I am very happy with this camera, It's light, it's fast, and it takes good photos (even when the light doesn't agree)...." Read more

    "...because (in order of importance ) it has manual mode for video, 60p for slow motion/smooth motion also the pictures look a lot better and sharper...." Read more

    "...The processor does anticipate your photography style well, so it adapted settings to better catch the cat while running..." Read more

    30 customers mention25 positive5 negative

    Customers like the value of the camera. They say it's a great value for the money, and the image quality is stellar. Some say that the camera is worth the gamble.

    "...This is a great value for the money but smugs sony's "Your Holding it Wrong" response to the clicking problem and failure to recall units forces me..." Read more

    "...16.1M is a great size to grab more than adequate detail and yet remain affordable...." Read more

    "...and thanks to the new NEX 5R model, it can be picked up at a really great price...." Read more

    "...TL;DR It feels like an expensive DSLR, but way smaller and cheaper to boot.In the future I will prefer Sony over Olympus." Read more

    24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the adjustability of the digital camera. They say that it has a lot of options and has all the control and features of other leading dSLRs. The sophisticated camera has teh full manual settings as well as a number of shooting modes and options, as well a special effects if you really want. They also say that the options are convenient and it takes amazing pictures.

    "...The adjustable live view screen works really well. It allows for some creative shooting, without have to guess what the shot might come out like...." Read more

    "...There are effects in fully auto mode that I love. Great fun and simple to apply...." Read more

    "...List of features is nice like Panoramo, HDR and other effects...." Read more

    "...It took me a few days to figure it out. Oh, and you can change the intensity to low, medium and high as well by first selecting HDR Pntg and..." Read more

    29 customers mention10 positive19 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the camera. Some mention that there is no noise up to this ISO, while others say that it has an infuriating clicking problem with the sound in videos. They say the noise is likely not as pronounced in some models or some buyers, and that the manual focus is slightly noisier.

    "...is a major feature of this camera, and the clicking sound makes video recording largely useless, so keeping the camera in its current form was not..." Read more

    "...The NEX-5N also has near-excellent video. There is no "clicking sound" that early buyers sometimes mentioned, but once in a while there is a..." Read more

    "...money but smugs sony's "Your Holding it Wrong" response to the clicking problem and failure to recall units forces me to deduct it 2 stars...." Read more

    "...My conclusion is that the noise is likely not as pronounced in some models or some buyers may not be as concerned because they love the good quality..." Read more

    Amazing! And no clicking!
    5 Stars
    Amazing! And no clicking!
    The Sony NEX-5N is absolutely amazing. The photos it produces are stunning. I can't believe how good this thing is in low light conditions. I barely ever have to use the flash. Even at night with nothing but moon light. I ordered my camera on March 26th and received it on March 28th. The first thing I noticed when taking it out of the Amazon box was that there was no factory seal on the camera box itself. When I took the camera out, I immediately noticed that there was no clicking noise at all and then thought it was weird that not only was their no seal on the box but there was no sticker on the LCD either. With a quick google search I found a forum explaining the lack of factory seals on some NEX-5N's. Basically, due to the recent tsunami in Japan, Sony had to move production to another factory which does not put factory seals nor LCD stickers on the cameras. However, camera's coming from that factory also have no "clicking" issues. So, don't freak out if your box doesn't come factory sealed. Most likely you got one that has had the clicking noise resolved and is indeed new and straight from the factory. If you still have doubts, make sure that the serial number on the bottom of the camera body matches the number on the box. If they match you're good. If not, send it back.Now, back to the camera. Every photo is so crisp. About HDR painting mode (found in Menu > Brightness/Color > Picture Effect > Pntg) just in case you can't find it. It took me a few days to figure it out. Oh, and you can change the intensity to low, medium and high as well by first selecting HDR Pntg and clicking "Option" (it appears on the bottom right of the display). Photos using this setting, taken with under the right lighting conditions, produce stunning results.I usually stay away from Intelligent Auto simply because I like to have more control. Aperture Priority is what I use most of the time. It's perfect for taking portraits with blurred backgrounds.Battery life is what you would expect. Not the best, but not bad either. I have yet to run out of power before I get the photos I want.That's about it for now. If I think of anything else, I'll update my review.If you are on the fence, fall off (on the Sony NEX-5N side) and buy it already. You will NOT be disappointed. What you get for the price can't be matched by any other DSLR. Not to mention most Nikon DSLRs use Sony sensors anyway. Might as well just cut out the middle man.Hope this helped some of you.Peace out.
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