Sony NEX NEX-5RK/B Black
The 16MP APS-C sensor and Fast Hybrid AF deliver DSLR-like image quality and phase-detection focusing in a body weighing just 277g. Built-in Wi-Fi for direct sharing and downloadable camera apps adds flexibility uncommon at this size, while the 10fps burst and Full HD 60p video provide capable performance. This camera is best for beginners and product photographers who need a compact, connected system for high-quality stills without the bulk of a DSLR.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong sensor (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average build (9th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 6 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 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 330 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony NEX NEX-5RK/B | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 315 | 273 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 15 | 75 | 30 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 277 | 476 | 721 | 620 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony NEX NEX-5RK/B | 36.4 | 39.9 | 8.6 | 72.2 | 51 | 75.7 | 91.4 | 86.9 | 57.1 | 76.2 | 35.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.1 | 97.7 | 95.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.5 | 90.5 | 97 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 61.4 | 91.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 78.4 | 97.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.5 | 88.8 | 87.5 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.5 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.6 | 86.3 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
