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# Up to 10 fps continuous shooting Full HD 1080p video at 60p/24p 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)

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- **What is this?** NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Cinematic Full HD Video:** Capture stunning 1080p movies at smooth 60p or cinematic 24p frame rates.
- • **DSLR Quality, Pocket Size:** Experience professional-grade image quality without the bulk—carry your creativity everywhere.
- • **Lightning-Fast 10 fps Burst:** Never miss the decisive moment with rapid-fire continuous shooting.
- • **Versatile 18-55mm Zoom Lens:** From wide-angle landscapes to crisp portraits, this lens adapts to your vision seamlessly.
- • **Immersive Touchscreen Control:** 3-inch tiltable Live View LCD with intuitive touch interface for effortless framing and adjustments.

## Overview

The Sony NEX-5N is a compact, interchangeable lens camera featuring a 16.1 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor, capable of shooting up to 10 frames per second. It offers Full HD 1080p video recording at 60p/24p, a 3-inch tiltable touchscreen LCD for intuitive control, and comes bundled with a versatile 18-55mm zoom lens. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it delivers DSLR-quality performance in a lightweight, portable form factor.

## Description

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.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Aperture Modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Asin | B005IHAIJ8 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 25 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #136,641 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #428 in Mirrorless Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built In Media | Battery, Instruction Manual, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable |
| Camera Flash | external |
| Camera Lens | 55 Mm |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, USB-enabled devices |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E (NEX), Sony FE |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (178) 4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 960 x 960 pixels |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 920,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.1 |
| Expanded Iso Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Automatic, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| File Format | RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160_sec |
| Focal Length Description | 18-55 Millimeters |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | automatic with manual |
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242830882 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Hdmi Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.59 Pounds |
| Jpeg Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NEX5NK/B |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 16.1 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony NEX-5N |
| Model Number | NEX5NK/B |
| Model Series | NEX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night Vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Remote Included | Yes |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10, 2 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Panorama |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported Image Format | APS C |
| Total Still Resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Total Usb 2 0 Ports | 1 |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 2 |
| Touch Screen Type | Yes |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Upc | 027242830882 |
| Video Capture Format | AVC, MPEG-4 |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Custom |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | 10 fps |
| Zoom | Optical, Digital |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E (NEX), Sony FE
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 55 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** Sony

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What timer/Intervalometer works best with this camera for making time lapsed videos?**
A: There is no one answer. Depends on what you are trying to do. See http://www.learntimelapse.com/time-lapse-intervalometers-how-to-choose-the-right-one/

**Q: Is there any cheap lens that fit this camera?**
A: There are many but each creates a different visual effect. There are basic 15mm Lenses that some people use such as the Voigtlander 15mm. I personally would not recommend anything less then the stock 18mm = 55mm Lens but this depends on what you wish to do with the camera. If you are looking for just close shooting and nothing more then just a few feet then a 15mm lens would work fine. I have not tried this on my cameras however, there are many resources on the internet about it. THe stock 18mm - 55mm can be found for around $80. I can not promise you this will give you any kind of quality because it is a 3rd part lens and I have not tried it. I hope this helps in some way.

**Q: Is this camera come with build in Flash?**
A: The NEX-5N doesn't have a 'built-in' flash as such but it does include the tiny HVL-F7S external flash in the box. The HVL-F7S is small and looks something like a regular pop-up flash except that it screws into a port on the top of the camera. The 5N doesn't have a regular flash 'hotshoe' so there are no other options for adding a flash except for the included HVL-F7S or the optional HVL-F20S (which offers more power and the ability to bounce in landscape orientation).

**Q: Is this a good camera for a person stepping up from point and shoot cameras?**
A: One might argue the size of the 5N is better over a DSLR but in reality once the lens is attached to the 5N it really does not benefit in size. For the same and even lower price you can get a DSLR with a superior offering of lenses, physical viewfinder and addon flash that you can actually work with. The viewfinder and flash on the 5n are just no good.  When it comes to getting a quick shot I will still reach for my DSLR over my 5N. I find the size and ergonomics of the DSLR are an advantage in more cases than not and vise versa with the 5N. The DSLR is easier to handle and you go straight to the viewfinder in bright situations. Even if the viewfinder is on my 5N its not that good. Unless your a woman carrying a purse with room to drop this camera in then I would take the bigger step up.On a side note.. One thing I really dislike about the 5N is the lack of AC/DC adapter use. For something like timelapse, for which they have an APP, that is a real set back.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A BEST BUY, absolutely great kids/pets camera, must use customized.keys
*by  on Reviewed in the United States December 13, 2012*

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Added 4-24-14 AFTER MORE yEXPERIENCEThis 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. The 5N even equals the $1100 Oly EM-5, esp. at high ISO's.My latest kick is the panorama - it's so addictive (try it in B&W !!) Also, I'm using video a lot more now than I ever did with previous cameras - this camera has very well focused and exposed video.I have customized the "soft keys" or buttons (Look under "Settings - Custom Key Settings"). It has made a world of difference in my speed of shooting. I have the buttons set :A> bottom button (in Auto the Help key) : Focusing areaB> center-of-ring button (in Auto the Mode selector ) can choose three things: Metering area / WB / D-rangeC> right click on ring (in Auto the Live selector) : ISOORIGINAL REVIEW :-----------------------------------------Indoor no-flash, the Sony NEX 5N is pretty much a game changer. Most cameras have to use slow shutter speeds indoors in ambient light, because they just can't control noise and smear at ISO 800 and above. For instance, I wouldn't let my nice Lumix LX5 go above ISO 800 indoors. Now, using the NEX 5N Auto mode indoors will often result in ISO 1600 or even 3200, and there's no problem : the APS-C sensor, and the processor's programming let me use ISO 3200 like it was 800...!! I then have a much faster shutter speed available, to help stop the blur of most kid and pet movements. Auto WB indoors is sometimes tricky, but by setting WB using a white napkin or other reference, the 5N is near amazing.How did I come to choose the NEX 5N ?? Well, I am retired, and I spent a LOT of time on forums for Sony, Panasonic, Canon, etc... But I especially played a lot with dpReview.com's "High ISO comparison" tool:One day I put the Canon G15 against the Nikon P7700 and the Lumix LX7. For the fourth and final unit, I happened to choose the Samsung NX1000, because I had seen it on a big sale at Amazon. The Samsung with its APS-C sensor was so superior, that I began to look for other cams that used the same type sensor. DpReview had the NEX-5N rated at 79, so I put it on my list to play with. The NEX simply blew everyone's socks off, including in later comparisons the Micro 4/3's from Nikon and Olympus. I watched Amazon for several weeks, and in mid-November I was lucky to find the 5N at $140 less than the small Sony RX100 and the Samsung NX1000, which had been my two top choices up to that time.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 background motor noise during quiet periods of recording.Something else I really like: the 5N has a quieter shutter than any DSLR. All DSLRs are noisy beasts in comparison, very good for calling attention to themselves at the wrong time. The NEX-5N is of course still louder than say,, a LX7, but if you set the "Front Curtain Shutter" option to "enabled", the sound is very much reduced.Some reviews say the included 18-55 kit lens is only Very Good, not great; mine has no noticeable problems, and I've become a lot more critical than I once was. In tests side by side, the NEX slightly outdid my Pentax K-30 and K-01 kit lenses for sharpness in most every type of scene. 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". can give some pretty nice shots, but you will need to stay 9-10" away with this lens to focus. By cropping, you will get a great photo, since the NEX is so sharp and noiseless at low ISO.CONCLUSION:============A./ This camera far exceeds premium compacts and almost every micro 4/3rds for lack of noise at every ISO. With the kit zoom, you will need a strap rather than a pocket. You may like to look for a good used Sony 16mm pancake lens, or a used 16-50 power zoom. I highly recommend the 1650PZ , as it makes the 5N ready for almost every situation.B./ Compared to any DSLR under $1200, the 5N is their photographic equal, and 50% lighter to carry. Put a protective UV filter on, and you're good to go street shooting out of the box.C./ However, the 5N is not a replacement for an action photographer using a DSLR in the field, where frequent ISO , WB, Focus Point, HDR, and other setting changes have to be made on-the-fly. This is foremost a great family camera.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I doubt few people have had hands-on access to more cameras in the $150 - $800 range that I've had, through the amateur club I just joined last summer. Join an informal group or a real photography club - you'll have a great time and be much better able to decide which camera, at what price, is the best for your needs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My back says this camera is great!
*by  on Reviewed in the United States October 17, 2011*

After dragging an 18MP dSLR with 18-200 lens to Disneyland and taking only 200 shots. I have realized that for somewhat serious amateurs like me, the dSLR is no longer the answer. I need the quality without the bulk. I need wide angles. I need smart focus, face focus, face exposure because, well, I have a 1 1/2 year old who is moving fast in many different situations. Pointing a fat dSLR lens at him which cannot track him only looks worse at 18MP. I have previously used the Sony Nex 5, which is a totally different camera. The 5N is much more a serious amateur camera with better high ISO, higher Auto ISO, corrects for lens distortion (huge benefit) and no longer automatically underexposes to save the highlights. Serious amateur photographers know that every camera has certain unique aspects about them. This model year camera underexposes a bit, this one overexposes a bit, etc. This only comes by experience using the camera. I have not used the 5N long enough, but I can already tell it is in a just a bit higher league than the 5. But all these new mirrorless camera are better for amateurs because they help us frame the shot. Many people will say that a viewfinder is critical for photography. I am not on that side. I think that during the brief moment from film SLRs to digital SLRs, many photographers were using compact cameras with their screens on the back. Like myself, many people learned to frame a picture better like this. Of course, the older photographers don't like this because their near sight is not good due to age, but by framing a larger view (from a screen on the back), you can still keep 2 eyes on the subjects and enviorns. I don't expect many people to understand this, but you get better framing with a large screen on the back, hence the inclusion of "live view" with dSLR. Also, with the Sony NEX cameras, the camera will easily and silently focus video, which a dSLR cannot. I've been seeing all these videos shot with dSLRs lately and can tell 2 things: 1. the focus doesn't move because they can't do it easily, 2. when there is motion, either panning or subject motions, everything is a blur. Forget all of that, with kids, you need wide angles because you want to catch a kid with their enviornment. Try finding an affordable wide angle (<28mm) on a cropped dSLR sensor. None of them cheap. With the Sony NEX you can get a 24mm for cheap and then add a cheap adapter and get 18mm. Try finding an 18mm lens for a dSLR, it'll cost as much as the body itself. 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. It has the latest tech all to help the photographer like Auto highlights to even out exposures because sometimes we have to shoot at noon. It has face recognition exposure to keep faces exposed correctly. It has a cool stop motion 6 merged shots to look even better than one with super high ISO. A fun auto stiching panorama mode. Before I forget, it has a touch screen to pinpoint focusing and to swipe playback like an Iphone. Sony has everyone beat at this point because they have more real feature to help the photographer and have the best performing sensor in the market. 10FPS! on a consumer camera- that is amazing. They should've called it the 'Amazing' 5.EDIT: After a few months of becoming my standard carry with me camera, I have these thoughts: The ability to attach any lens is great but time consuming. Generally, the standard zoom is more revealing and more convenient. Technique is more important. The sensor quality is just as great as originally- Images have bite, but some may say that it is not Leica-like smudgey/creamy. Just wait for Sony's 35mm F1.8 E series. That will put the cream in your coffee. Not really a PRO camera as the spinning wheel is too easy to activate with your thumb. Really a good stealth camera like a Leica- "snick, snick" is all anyone will hear. Tech helps- faces expose better, tracks eyes better. Rarely use flash, but flash itself is good. 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. My uncle has a Sony 900 with 85mm large aperature lens which he really enjoys, "shooting."2014 update: Even though I had to send it in to get a dark piece of dust out of the sensor/AA filter stack, it still has the best video I have ever taken and can do quick snaps with the kids. It even looks good at 3200. The small size and the small size of the lenses trumps almost anything out there, even now. I use my 16mm+Fisheye to take all kinds of videos and amusement park photos. It cannot be beat- unless I get the 20mm which reportedly is better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost Great
*by  on Reviewed in the United States October 21, 2012*

The Sony NEX-5r has just come out and the price on this camera, the 5n, has dropped to around $500. After doing a fair amount of research, I decided to buy the 5n due to a variety of stellar reviews and the hard to beat new price. I recently went on a two week vacation in Europe and used both this camera and my previous camera, a Lumix Lx3.THE GOOD:WOW. The image quality of the 5n is amazing. The color saturation is incredible even at high ISOs. And the metering is fairly spot on in most situations. It handles complex lighting situations very well, generally getting a well balanced exposure. For instance, a standard outdoor shot will show great color and detail throughout the image, from the pavement to the sky. The Lx3 on the other hand, will only be able to handle one or the other, with the sky being blown out in most situations (keep in mind the Lx3 has a much smaller sensor and is from 2008; still, it is a very good camera at iso100). Contrast is also excellent and objects in the foreground feel closer than objects in the background. In comparison, the Lx3 tends to feel a bit flat overall.ISO is usable up to 6400, after which it gets chunky and crummy. Still, you can get great shots at extremely low light with amazing color that was just not possible at this price range until now.The kit lens is good and much better than I expected based upon some of the reviews I read. Still, in this regard the Lx3 is better. The Lx3 is just a little bit sharper and that makes a difference. Also, I found that I didn't like the distortion on the widest setting with the 5n and much prefer the Lx3's widest setting. 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 grumble more about the slowness/sharpness.I found the grip on the camera and the general feel to be good and had no problems in this area.The screen is pretty good in bright light. Not great, but pretty good. And the fact that it moves aprox. 90 degrees up is a godsend for a variety of situations.THE NEUTRAL:The menu system takes a bit of getting used to, but once learned, is fairly easy to navigate. I found using the manual controls more intuitive than the touch controls, but to each his own.The size of the camera with the kit lens verges on being too big, but manages to still feel compact enough. My wife was able to fit the camera into a fairly small purse. Also, it is very light in weight which helps.The color accuracy is very good. The camera captures what you see very well. However, when I look online at some shot comparisons of an outdoor scene with one of the Olympus PENs (don't remember if it was the 2 or the 3) the Olympus just looked better, though it was clear that the Olympus was not color accurate. On the other hand, the PEN series seems to have horrible grain at higher ISOs, so this immediately took the PEN out of the running for me. Anyway, I haven't tried any of the other color settings on the 5n, so this is more of a thinking-out-loud comment than any real statement. In general, I think color accuracy wins the day.THE BAD:Ugh. There is no in-camera anti-shake. And this takes a lot of getting used to. I'd wager that a good 20% of shots will be missed by anyone using this camera until they learn how to compensate for this issue by using a higher ISO than should be needed or using the shutter priority setting or whatever else. Major whiff on the part of Sony and basically keeps this camera from being truly great. There are pictures that you'll take that you will think are in focus by viewing the monitor that will be ruined by motion blur upon viewing on your home computer. Basically, until you learn how to compensate for the lack of anti-shake, it is a must to zoom into the photo to ensure that it isn't blurry (on the playback screen). In a dark setting, I can take a photo with the Lx3 at 1/15 with little worry of motion blur. But with the Sony it a crap-shoot.The shutter is extremely loud.The camera takes a bit too long to start up. This is only noticeable if you're trying to take a a quick picture of something... by the time you've taken off the lens cap and started up the camera the shot will be missed.The focus isn't particularly fast or good. And it is especially bad in low light, even though the red light emanating from the camera is extremely bright.If you order the black 5n, the lens that comes with it will be silver and not black to match the body.I didn't really use the flash, so no word on its function. But the color of the flash is a sort of grey-silver, and it doesn't match the silver on the lens. So if you care about the aesthetics of a thing, then a black body with a silver lens with a grey flash starts to look a bit like Frankenstein's monster.Camera strap is adequate but a bit on the cheap side.No camera case is included.The menu system and camera controls are not very intuitive. I've read that they are much better with the newer 5r. But in comparison to the Lumix, where you can switch aspect ratios manually, switch shooting modes manually, and in general access everything you want a little easier, the Sony really loses in this area.It is somehow easy to accidentally adjust the settings on the camera to under-expose (exposure compensation). I was never able to figure out how I was doing this, but it happened enough times that I started to learn to check the exposure compensation setting if my pictures looked like they came out too dark in a light setting that should have been fine.

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