Focus Points
25
Weight
287 g
Sensor
APS-C
Video
1080 x 60 fps
Sony Alpha NEX-5 features Bionz processor, 3" display, Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. battery, 14.2 MP main camera.
Against the Alpha 7 IV + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, is 371g lighter. Compared to the Alpha 7 IV + FE 50mm F1.8, the Alpha NEX-5 is 371g lighter. The Alpha a7 III is 363g lighter, and the Alpha 7 IV + FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is 371g lighter.
Design
| Type i | MirrorlessSony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Screen resolution i | 920k dots (33 others) |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✔ (343 others) |
| Screen Size i | 3" (428 others) |
| Weight i | 287 g (2 others) |
Optics
| Sensor size i | APS-C (196 others) |
| Lens mount i | Sony ESony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Focus points i | 25 (18 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 14.2 MP (9 others) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 12800 ISO (103 others) |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 7 fps (40 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1080 x 60 fps (129 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a stereo microphone i | ✔ (448 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 2 (268 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 330 shots (19 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Pixel Density i | 471 ppi (56 others) |
| Usb version i | 2 (386 others) |
| Has 3d photo/video recording capabilities i | ✔ (41 others) |
| Included sd card (memory size) i | 0MB (9 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus points of the Sony Alpha NEX-5?
At 25, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 is 93% below the category average for focus points, ranking #304 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Sony Alpha NEX-5?
At 12800 ISO, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 is 82% below the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #323 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
How many megapixels does the Sony Alpha NEX-5 main camera have?
At 14.2 MP, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 is 41% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #501 out of 590 — see ranking camera products.
Is the Sony Alpha NEX-5 lightweight?
Yes. At 287 g, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 is 40% below the category average for weight, ranking #141 out of 588 — see ranking camera products.
What is the battery life of the Sony Alpha NEX-5?
At 330 shots, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 is 37% below the category average for battery life (cipa), ranking #371 out of 559 — see ranking camera products.
What is the continuous shooting (mechanical) of the Sony Alpha NEX-5?
At 7 fps, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 is 30% below the category average for continuous shooting (mechanical), ranking #309 out of 562 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Sony Alpha NEX-5?
At 920k dots, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 is 22% below the category average for screen resolution, ranking #405 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
How does it compare?
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's focus points compare to similar camerass?
At 25, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 trails the Nikon 1 V2 (135) by 81%.
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's screen resolution compare to similar camerass?
At 920k dots, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads the Sony A450 DSLR + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM (230k dots) by 75%.
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 330 shots, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 trails the Sony A450 DSLR + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM (1050 shots) by 69%.
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 7 fps, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 trails the Nikon 1 V2 (15 fps) by 53%.
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 287 g, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads the Sony A560 DSLR (599 g) by 52%.
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's maximum expanded iso compare to similar camerass?
At 12800 ISO, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads the Nikon 1 V2 (6400 ISO) by 50%.
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's pixel density compare to similar camerass?
At 471 ppi, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads the Sony A450 DSLR + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM (262 ppi) by 44%.
How does the Sony Alpha NEX-5's screen size compare to similar camerass?
At 3", the Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads the Sony A450 DSLR + Sony DT 18-55mm/ F3.5-5.6 SAM (2.7") by 10%.