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 (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong sensor (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average build (11th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX G85 DMC-G85MK | Nikon Z50 Z50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.7MP aps-c | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 20.9MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 117 | 101 | 49 | 209 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 277 | 609 | 389 | 735 | 408 | 395 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony NEX NEX-5RK/B | 31.1 | 34.1 | 11.4 | 61.8 | 45.7 | 68.4 | 88 | 81.3 | 44.4 | 73.3 | 31.3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.9 | 56.7 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 74 | 70.8 | 18.6 | 77.4 | 91.7 | 98 | 44.7 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 96.7 | 93.1 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.9 | 72 | 97.8 | 69.6 | 57.2 | 90.6 | 98.9 | 51.3 | 92.9 | 71.5 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G85 DMC-G85MK Compare | 60 | 73 | 90.2 | 83.9 | 64.7 | 10.5 | 98.9 | 81.3 | 71.6 | 87.1 | 83 |
| Nikon Z50 Z50 Compare | 76.5 | 80.1 | 90 | 79.4 | 64.7 | 78.6 | 44.7 | 81.3 | 84.4 | 92 | 31.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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