Camera: Sony NEX-5R

General Information

NameNEX-5R
ManufacturerSony
SystemE
Released2012-08
Discontinued2013-08-01
Colorsblack, silver, white, ?

Camera Data

Megapixel16.1
Form FactorRangefinder
StabilisationNONE
3D lens supportNO
Hot ShoeNo Hot Shoe
Orientation SensorYES
ISO100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Memory CardSD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Function LeverNO
Wifi802.11n
UMTSNO
NFCNO
GPSNO
Battery GripNONE
Compatible lensesE

Images

  • NEX-5R front with SEL1855 (white)
  • NEX-5R back
  • NEX-5R with SEL1855 (black)
  • NEX-5R with SEL1855 (black)
  • NEX-5R with SEL1855 Display tilted for self shot (black)

Fast Hybrid AF

Incompatible Lenses

Battery

BatteryNP-FW50
Battery Life CIPA330

Image Sensor

Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor Total Pixels16.7
Sensor Color FilterRGB primary color filters
Dust Reduction SystemCharge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
SensorE
System multiplier1.54 x

Shutter

Shutter TypeFocal Plane Shutter
Shutter Speed (still)1/4000 to 30 sec
Self Timer10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Remote Shutter ReleaseRMT-DSLR1, RMT-DSLR2

Focus

Focus TypeHybrid AF System (Phase-based and Contrast Detect AF)
AF Assist LampYES

Viewfinder

Viewfinder TypeNONE
Optional external ViewfinderYES

Display

Display TypeTFT
Display Size3.0"
Display Dots921,600
Display TiltableTilt Up 180°, Down 50°
TouchscreenResistive

Interface

USBUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed
HDMIMini Type C
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono

Dimensions/Weight

Width110.8 mm (4.3 in.)
Height58.8 mm (2.3 in.)
Depth38.9 mm (1.5 in.)
Weight218 g (7.7 oz.)

Detailed Camera Information

Accessory PortYES
AppsPlayMemories Camera Apps
Environmentally sealedNONE
FocusAF

Previews

English

digitalcamerainfo.comSony Alpha NEX-5R2012-08-29
dpreview.comSony NEX-5R Hands-on Preview2012-08-29
imaging-resource.comSony Alpha NEX-5R2012-08-29
photographyblog.comSony NEX-5R Hands-On Preview2012-08-29
thephoblographer.comFirst Impressions: Sony NEX 5r2012-08-29

German

stroica.comSony NEX 5R im Test – Erster Eindruck2012-12-17
heise.deHands-on: Sony NEX-5R2013-02-18

Reviews

Dutch

pixelmania.nlSony NEX-5R2013-01-28

English

techradar.comHands on: Sony NEX-5R review2012-08-29
engadget.comSony NEX-5R review: focusing and performance improvements make this cam a winner2012-10-31
digitalcamerainfo.comSony Alpha NEX-5R2012-11-16
photographyblog.comSony NEX-5R Review2012-11-28
reviews.cnet.comSony Alpha NEX-5R review: When it's good, it's very, very good2012-12-10
ephotozine.comSony NEX-5R Review2013-02-06
digitalcamerareview.comSony NEX-5R Review: Classy, Compact and Connected2013-02-27
thephoblographer.comReview: Sony NEX 5R2013-03-04
trustedreviews.comSony NEX-5R review2013-09-30

German

ralfs-foto-bude.deSony NEX-5R – Die Kleine der NEX-Reihe2013-03-25

Japanese

camera.itmedia.co.jp「NEX-5R」第1回――これはある意味カメラじゃない、発射台だ2012-11-27

Videos

English

youtube.comdcaidtube: Sony NEX-5R Movie Sample (Sunrise)2012-10-13
youtube.comTheDigitalDigest: Sony NEX-5R hands on: Smart Remote Control app2012-10-13
youtube.comTheDigitalDigest: Sony NEX-5R Unboxing2012-10-13
youtube.comshortsharpreviews: Sony NEX-5R review2013-02-17
youtube.comJay SonyAlphaLab: Sony Nex-5r Review using the SEL35f18 and SEL1018 E-Mount Lenses2013-02-25

Articles

English

photoclubalpha.comNew NEX models – downloadable apps for camdroids!2012-08-29
pcworld.comSony's NEX-5R WiFi: Hands On With the Viewfinder Feature2012-09-02
dxomark.comSony NEX 5-R: A new Sony NEX-5N?2012-11-09

German

dslr-forum.deSony NEX-5R Touchscreen = Resistiv oder Kapazitiv?2012-10-08

Thai

siammirrorless.comTopic: METABONES SPEEDBOOSTER Quick and dirty Test2013-03-23

Sample Images

English

lenstip.comSony NEX-5R - sample images2012-10-19

German

dslr-forum.deSony NEX-5R2012-10-14
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