Sony NEX5NK/B
A 16.1MP APS-C sensor delivers DSLR-quality images in a 454g body that fits in a pocket, paired with 10fps burst shooting to capture fast action. The 3-inch tiltable touchscreen LCD and Photo Creativity Touch interface simplify adjusting image settings without diving into menus. This camera is best for product photographers and vloggers needing a compact, interchangeable-lens setup with Full HD 60p video in a highly portable form.
Type compact
Sensor 16.1MP aps-c
Burst 10 fps
Video 1080p
Weight 268 g
35 Overall Score
Price R$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong sensor (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong burst (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average build (9th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony NEX5NK/B | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.1MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 75 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 268 | 579 | 721 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony NEX5NK/B | 35.4 | 38.1 | 9 | 69.8 | 51.4 | 75.5 | 46 | 85.4 | 18.2 | 73.2 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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