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 $370
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 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 | Nikon Z5 | Leica Q2 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | 16.1MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.3MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 121 | 325 | 225 | 273 | - |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 15 | 100 | 7 | 4.5 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 268 | 580 | 998 | 630 | 590 | 734 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.2 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.5 | 84.5 | 91.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 83.2 | 84.7 | 94.8 | 80.5 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z5 Compare | 85.1 | 93.6 | 93.8 | 2.2 | 93 | 57.9 | 93.9 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.5 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 70 | 34.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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