Interchangeable-lens digital camera
Main specifications General
LCD monitor
Camera type
Interchangeable-lens digital camera
Type
7.5 cm (3.0-type) wide, TFT, Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack technology
Lens compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses
Touch panel
Yes, electrostatic type
Image sensor
Number of dots (total)
921,600 dots
Type
APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Brightness control
Auto, Manual (5 steps), Sunny Weather mode
Number of pixels (approx.)
16.1 megapixels (effective),16.7 megapixels (total)
Adjustable angle
Up approx. 80 degrees, down 45 degrees
Image sensor aspect ratio
3:2
Display contents
Graphic Display, Display All Info, Big Font Size Disp., No Disp. Info, Histogram, For Viewfinder
Anti-dust system
Charge protection coating on filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Real-time image-adjustment display
Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
Recording system (still image) JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.2 format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)
Recording format 3:2 aspect ratio
Image size (pixels)
Focus check
Peaking (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Face Detection Modes
L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
MF Assist (4.8x, 9.5x)
On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; max. eight faces detected
Other features Smile Shutter
16:9 aspect ratio
L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Sweep Panorama
Wide: horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 2160 x 5536 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), vertical 2160 x 3872 (8.4M)
Smile Shutter (3 steps), Shooting Tips, Help Guide
Digitial zoom
3D Sweep Panorama Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Type
Precision Digital Zoom, 1.1x-10x
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed
1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Image quality modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Flash sync. speed
1/160 sec.
Picture Effect
11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Electronic front shutter curtain
Yes, On/Off
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Type
Dynamic range functions
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1 EV step)
Type
External flash (supplied) attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal 2
Guide No.
7 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)
Color space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Flash coverage
16 mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Control
Pre-flash TTL
Recording system (movie)
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization) Not supported (image stabilization supported by lens)
Flash
Recording format
AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)/MP4
Flash compensation
+/- 2 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Video compression
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Flash modes
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Red-eye Reduction (On/Off), Rear Sync.
Audio recording format
Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Recycling time
Approx. 4 sec.
External flash
Smart Accessory Terminal compatible flash HVL-F20S (optional)
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH) NTSC* MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps)
Image size (pixels) * NTSC/PAL
compatibility depends on region
Drive Modes
Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing, Remote Cdr (with optional Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1)
Speed (approx., max.)*
Speed Priority Continuous mode: 10 fps
No. of recordable frames (approx.)*
Fine: 10 frames, Standard: 10 frames, RAW: 6 frames, RAW & JPEG: 4 frames
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28 Mbps/PS, 50i/24 Mbps/ FX, 50i/17 Mbps/FH, 25p/24 Mbps/FX, 25p/17 Mbps/FH) PAL* MP4: 1440 x 1080 (25 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (25 fps/3 Mbps)
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Playback
Noise reduction Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low White balance Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C. Filter (G7 to M7 15-step, A7 to B7 15-step), Custom, WB fine adjustment
Modes Focus system
* May vary depending on shooting conditions and media.
Modes
Single (with or without shooting information, RGB histogram, and highlight/shadow warning), 6/12-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 14x, M: 11x, S: 7.3x, Panorama (Standard): 24x, Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec., Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Interface PC interface
Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
Type
Contrast-detection AF
HD output
HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Focus point
25 points
Smart Accessory Terminal 2
Sensitivity range
EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus modes
Autofocus, DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
AF modes
AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF
Yes Windows XP SP3*, Windows Vista SP2**, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (10.3-10.6) * 64-bit edition and starter edition not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) v2.0 or later required to create discs. ** Starter edition not supported.
Focus area
Multi Point (25 points)/Center-weighted/Flexible Spot
Audio
Other features
Tracking focus, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF micro adjustment, Eye-start AF (only available with optional LA-EA2 and FDA-EV1S attached)
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-SST1 (optional)
Speaker
Built-in monaural; volume setting in 8 steps
AF illuminator
Built-in LED
0.3 m - 4.0 m (E 16mm F2.8), 0.5 m - 3.0 m (E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS)
Compatible standards
AF illuminator range (approx.)
Compatible OS (USB connection)
Exposure control
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Metering type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Type
Metering sensor
Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Power
Metering sensitivity
EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Battery
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50
Metering modes
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Still images
Approx. 430 images (CIPA standard)
Exposure modes
iAUTO, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection
Movies
Approx. 29 minutes, MP4 format movie for up to approx. 2 GB.
External power
AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)
Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Weight
Exposure compensation
+/- 3 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Bracketing
3 continuous exposures in 0.3 or 0.7 EV steps
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Approx. 269 g (9.5 oz.)
AE lock
AE is locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode.
Body only
Approx. 210 g (7.4 oz.)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100-25600 (in 1 EV steps), Auto (ISO 100-3200)
Custom key settings
Dimensions W x H x D (excluding protrusions)
Approx. 110.8 x 58.8 x 38.2 mm (4 3/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 9/16 in.)
Operating temperature
Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
Range
32-104º F/0-40º C
System requirements of bundled software Image Data Converter SR/Image Data Lightbox SR
PMB
Microsoft Windows®
Macintosh
Microsoft Windows®
Windows® XP SP3 *2/Windows Vista® SP2 *3/ Windows 7 SP1
Mac OS X (10.3 - 10.6)
Windows® XP SP3 *2/Windows Vista® SP2 *3/ Windows 7 SP1
CPU
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster recommended) Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo, or faster recommended
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faste/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster)
Memory
512 MB or more
1 GB or more
512 MB or more/for HD movies, 1 GB or more
OS *1
Operating energy consumption: 2.15 W Operating energy consumption has been reduced by approx. 23% compared with the previous model, NEX-5.
The 2012 Sony World Photography Awards is now accepting entries until January 4, 2012. For more details, visit the website at www.worldphoto.org.
*1 Compatible operating system: factory preinstalled only. *2 64-bit edition and starter edition not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) v2.0 or later required to create discs. *3 Starter edition not supported.
Trademarks & Remarks * is a trademark of Sony Corporation. * Exmor , BIONZ , BRAVIA , SteadyShot, VAIO , InfoLithium , Memory Stick , Translucent Mirror Technology , Tru-Finder Memory Stick PRO Duo , and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. * PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. are trademarks. * Blu-ray Disc and * AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive , and their respective logos, are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. * SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. * HDMI, HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. * iMovie is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Works with iMovie logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. * All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. * InfoLithium is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption. Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the mark. • Screen displays are simulated. • Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
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Seize the moment, with beauty and grace Before those once-in-a lifetime moments slip away, capture them in beautiful photos and movies with Sony
NEX-5N. This feature-rich addition to our
E-mount interchangeable-lens
cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision of advanced-class cameras into a slim, wonderfully stylish little body that goes where you go. Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced features make it easy for anyone to seize the moment.
Powerful and efficient to deliver unsurpassed performance and image quality
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Unbeatable duo — Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor + BIONZ™ For richly detailed images with smooth tonal gradations, nothing beats Exmor and BIONZ. The new APS-C size sensor with 16.1 megapixels* has the same surface area as sensors found in larger advanced-class DSLRs — an advantage that translates into superb image quality. Signal noise that can degrade image quality has been markedly re-
duced thanks to proprietary processing technologies at the sensor, which cut noise before image data is sent to the processor. After this, the powerful BIONZ image processing engine converts the vast amounts of data into beautiful, high-quality photos and movies. * Effective pixels (approx.) Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C size)
Micro Four Thirds sensor
1/2.4 sensor (common in compact digital cameras) The APS-C size sensor is more than 13x larger than 1/2.4-size sensors and 1.6x larger than Mirco Four Thirds sensors.
Wide-ranging AUTO ISO and ultra-high sensitivity of 25600 The AUTO ISO sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 3200 lets you shoot handheld in dimly lit situations without a flash or tripod. For particularly difficult situations, such as when a fast shutter speed is
needed to freeze action in low light, ISO can be manually boosted to 25600. And even at high ISO speeds, advanced BIONZ image processing dramatically reduces noises for cleaner images.
ISO 1600
ISO 6400
ISO 25600 Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA (SEL24F18Z), 1/125 sec., F4, ISO 1600, Auto white balance
Agile and precise to capture every fleeting moment beautifully
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Minimal release time lag for lightning-quick response
Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images
Face Registration for catching familiar faces at their best
Life’s moments can slip away in a blink so we decreased the release time lag to an astounding 0.02 sec. — five times faster than NEX-5 and the world’s fastest among interchangeable-lens cameras*. With response this quick, you now have the means to instantly capture spontaneous movement since there is virtually no delay when pressing the shutter.
25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers precise results with any subject for both photos and movies. The strategically placed AF points cover a wide area of the frame, making it easy to change composition and track moving subjects while maintaining focus. Two autofocus modes — Single-shot AF (AF-S) and Continuous AF (AF-C) — along with three Autofocus Area settings — 25-point Multi, user-selectable Flexible Spot, and Center — utilize an advanced new AF algorithm for outstanding performance and speed. And when autofocus is not desired, you can switch to Manual Focus (MF) or Direct Manual Focus (DMF).
NEX-5N comes with new Face Registration, intelligent technology based on Sony’s renowned Face Detection. This lets you register up to eight faces, which the camera instantly recognizes and uses as the basis for adjusting focus, exposure, image processing and flash output — the perfect way to capture people at their most beautiful best. Face Registration can combine with Smile Shutter so that all you have to do is point the camera at a friendly smile and let NEX-5N do the rest!
* As of August 2011. Figure is approximate and represents the fastest release time possible; CIPA measurement. NEX-5N
NEX-5
Screen shown when registering faces.
Focus made one-touch simple, even on moving subjects
Decisive moments captured at a blazing 10 fps
The new touch screen puts focus at your fingertips. Just touch a subject on the LCD monitor and NEX-5N focuses on it for crisp, clear photos and movies. And when used with Sony’s new Tracking Focus function, focus locks onto the subject, keeping even moving subjects in sharp focus. Tracking Focus is the hassle-free way to maintain focus, even when zooming or changing composition.
High-speed shooting at up to 10 frames per second — the world’s fastest* — in Speed Priority Continuous mode is ideal for capturing fast-breaking action. Powerful BIONZ processing combines with rapid data readout to easily process the 16.1 megapixels of data from Exmor. In addition, the 10-second self-timer can shoot up to three shots at a time.
* Among mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras as of August 2011. Continuous speed varies depending on shooting conditions and memory cards. Focus and exposure are locked at the first shot.
E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210), 1/250 sec., F7.1, ISO 400, Auto white balance
Serious options for seriously dedicated photographers
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Electronic Viewfinder FDA-EV1S
Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 78.5 x 86.5 x 44 mm (3 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Weight
Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.)
High-resolution and high-contrast, variable-angle OLED viewfinder 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G), Mount Adaptor LA-EA2, 1/1000 sec., F4.5, ISO 320, Auto white balance
New mount adaptor for Sony A-mount lenses Turn your creativity loose with Sony A-mount lenses. Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 gives you entry to these fine optics, from fisheye and ultra wideangle to super telephoto, including our acclaimed G Lens series and Carl Zeiss lenses. Equipped with award-win-
ning Translucent Mirror Technology, the new adaptor also enables fast, highperformance phase-detection AF. Notes: • Compatible with NEX-5, NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10 and NEX-FS100 after firmware update. • Not compatible with teleconverters. AF not supported with the STF lens.
For enhanced shooting versatility, the attachable XGA OLED Tru-Finder FDA-EV1S* makes a great addition, allowing you to cradle NEX-5N and compose pictures similar to advanced-class cameras. Delivering high-resolution and high-contrast, this OLED viewfinder also provides useful shooting information so you can adjust settings without taking your eye off the composition. Sensors in the eyepiece automatically activate the
viewfinder when you put it to your eye, turning the LCD monitor off in the process. Take your eye from the viewfinder and it goes off while the LCD monitor springs back to life. * Not compatible with NEX-5, NEX-3 or NEX-C3. Electronic Viewfinder FDA-EV1S Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 26.2 x 34.5 x 40.4 mm (1 1/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Weight
Approx. 26 g (0.9 oz.)
Generic electronic viewfinder
XGA OLED Tru-Finder
A new take on video for truly inspired moviemaking
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Smooth and natural Full HD movies, now at 60p (50p for PAL)
Traditional artistic expression at 24p (25p for PAL)
Lightweight, compact clip-on LCD monitor (optional)
Full HD never looked this good. Thanks to 60 fps readout from the Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, you can now shoot movies at a breathtaking 60p — a world first for interchangeable-lens cameras*. And with a vast array of lenses from which to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses**, the quality and content of movies are only limited by your imagination. The extended ISO range produces clean footage in dimly lit settings to capture all the mood and magic of the moment. Support for MP4 facilitates posting video clips to blogs while AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) capability delivers richly detailed 1920 x 1080 Full HD.
Support for shooting at 24p makes NEX-5N ideal for any creator who wants to retain the same look as traditional cinema — a nice addition that aspiring filmmakers are sure to appreciate.
Enjoy more comfortable shooting and playback with Clip-on LCD Monitor CLM-V55*. Boasting a 5” WVGA LCD monitor with a wide viewing angle, pixel magnification and sunshade, this option contributes to easier, more accurate manual focusing.
Dedicated button for fast, one-touch access when recording movies When the action begins, just press the dedicated MOVIE button to begin recording, then press again to stop. A super-easy way that assures you never miss a precious moment.
* With APS-C size sensors as of August 2011. ** Require Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1.
Complete creative control over the entire movie
Audio excellence for capturing every sound of the scene
Unlike most non-professional camcorders, NEX-5N offers more control over camera settings, giving you the ability to carefully craft each scene for maximum impact. With P/A/S/M modes, you can precisely adjust exposure and control defocus, two important creative tools that are typically performed automatically with camcorders. You can also use Creative Style and Photo Creativity to emphasize mood or completely transform the look of your movies. In addition, new Tracking Focus automatically keeps the subject in focus, even when moving.
NEX-5N has a built-in stereo microphone that records audio with the same accuracy for which Sony is famous, and with minimal noise and wind effects. Optional Stereo Microphone ECM-SST1 can be attached to the camera’s Smart Accessory Terminal 2 to provide directional audio coverage at either 90° or 120°.
* Requires Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H or AC Adaptor AC- PW10AM and Bracket VCT 55LH to attach (all optional).
Superlative Sony lenses for photography at its finest More than a camera, NEX-5N is the foundation of a photographic system with a full complement of precision optics suitable for the most discriminating photographer. High-performance E-mount lenses, designed specifically for NEX-5N and other cameras in the series, cover focal lengths from 16 mm to 210 mm and include both zoom and fixedfocal length lenses. NEX-5N also supports almost the entire range of Sony A-mount lenses*. Featuring superior color reproduction, excellent contrast and outstanding sharpness, A-mount lenses offer more creative possibilities and shooting enjoyment. * Require Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1.
Stereo Microphone ECM-SST1 (optional)
The easy camera that invites you to shoot, and shoot again
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Easy operation a touch away on the LCD monitor
Background defocus control for emphasizing subjects
Combining effects for total control of the final look
Scene Selection for perfect results anytime, anywhere
NEX-5N brings the easy familiarity of touch-screen operation to the realm of full-featured, interchangeable-lens cameras. Its electrostatic touch-screen LCD monitor is wonderfully responsive and adds a new level of comfort. All it takes is a light flick or press to navigate menus or change settings. Adjusting, shooting and viewing can all be performed intuitively via the touch screen, which also works in combination with the control wheel and context-sensitive soft keys.
The ability to control background defocus via the lens aperture is one of the advantages of interchangeablelens cameras. NEX-5N makes it easy to utilize this technique. Just compose the shot, use the control wheel or touch screen to achieve the right amount of defocus, then shoot. It’s that easy!
For added creative control, you can combine and preview multiple settings and effects simultaneously. This expands photographic expression by giving you the means to explore a variety of looks before taking the shot.
Eight Scene Selection modes allow you to automatically adjust basic shooting parameters like aperture, shutter speed, white balance and others to match the scene. A wide range of settings — Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Twilight — cover just about any shooting situation.
No effects
Crisp
Operation tailored to fit your own shooting style Defocus
Brightness (exposure) adjusted
More background defocus
Crisp
Color (white balance) adjusted
Photo Creativity, now with touch-screen convenience For those whose artistic aspirations exceed their photographic knowledge, there is Photo Creativity — a simple way to access the vast array of creative modes. And now with the convenient touch screen, Photo Creativity is easier than ever. While in intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode, just press an icon to choose the mode, then tap or slide your finger on the display to modify settings. Changes to Brightness, Color, Vividness, Background Defocus and Picture Effect settings are displayed in real-time*, giving you the opportunity to tweak the look of photos and movies to match your creative urge.
Defocus
Streamline shooting operations by configuring NEX-5N according to how you shoot. When using P/A/S/M modes, you can get instant access to frequently used settings by customizing controls. Soft key C can be assigned up to five different functions, while the Right key and Soft key B can be assigned one function each*. * Available functions that can be assigned depend on the key being customized.
Less background defocus Soft key A Soft key C
Exposure, white balance and saturation for realistic images
Point-and-shoot convenience with iAuto mode
Properly adjusting Brightness (exposure), Color (white balance) and Vividness (saturation) makes photos and movies come alive with a realism that is nothing short of breathtaking. NEX-5N makes this easy, allowing you to preview results so you never have to guess as to how the final image will look.
Despite its many advanced functions for serious photography, NEX-5N also takes great snaps. Just select iAuto mode and let the camera do the rest, automatically adjusting settings to match the scene. A fun, carefree way to shoot that makes it easy for anyone to obtain beautiful photos and movies.
Left key/right key Soft key B
* Some Picture Effect modes are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies.
: Photo Creativity settings
The dream camera that opens the door wide to creativity
HDR Painting
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Miniature
Soft Focus
Rich-tone Monochrome
Creative Style for heightened photographic expression
Partial Color (Red)
Partial Color (Yellow)
Partial Color (Blue)
Partial Color (Green)
Pop Color
Retro Photo
Toy Camera
High Contrast Monochrome
Posterization (Color)
Posterization (B/W)
Picture Effect for tapping your artistic instincts
Flattering portraits and group photos made easy
Unleash your full creative potential with Picture Effect, a fun and simple way to turn mundane scenes into exciting works of art. 11 modes with options give you a total of 15 effects for endless artistic possibilities. Real-time preview is available for most effects, letting you experiment to satisfy your creative self. New modes found on NEX-5N are HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus, Soft High-key (which replaces High-key) and Miniature*, a unique effect that transforms scenes to look like photos of miniature models.
Soft Skin Effect offers a new way to obtain eye-catching portraits and group photos. Employing Sony’s renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces or completely removes fine wrinkles and freckles. The effect can be applied simultaneously to as many as eight faces per photo, and can be adjusted in three levels: Low, Mid and High.
* New modes (except Soft High-key) are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies. Also, they are accessed via the Brightness/ Color item in the menu.
On
Soft High-key
Six Creative Style modes let you determine the look and mood of photos and movies before you shoot. Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on the scene. Each mode can be fine tuned in order to get just the right look.
Standard
Off
Sunset
Standard
Provides rich gradation and realistic colors. Ideal for a wide range of scenes and subjects.
Vivid
Increases contrast and saturation. Ideal for flowers, foliage, sky and ocean.
Portrait
Decreases sharpness and saturation. For soft, rich and natural skin tones.
Landscape
Increases saturation, contrast and sharpness, and strengthens blues and greens. Ideal for scenery and mountains.
Susnet
Increases saturation and strengthens reds. Ideal for sunsets with or without people.
B/W
Removes all color information to produce rich monochrome prints.
A galaxy of advancements for bringing photographs to life
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E 16mm F2.8 (SEL16F28), 1/500 sec., F3.2, ISO 200, Auto white balance
Sweep Panorama, now available in eye-popping 3D
Hand-held Twilight mode for dazzling, low-noise night shots
Anti Motion Blur mode for low-light and telephoto shots
Auto HDR mode for photos with a realism you can feel
Capture all the splendor of a majestic landscape or electric cityscape with Sweep Panorama. Just gently sweep the camera in a smooth arc while shooting, either side-to-side or up/ down. NEX-5N takes a series of shots then stitches them together into a seamless, high-resolution panoramic photo ready for large-format printing or playback on HDTV. And now there’s 3D Sweep Panorama, which produces dynamic 3D panoramas for playback on 3D-compatible HDTVs.
Discover how easy it is to produce night shots with all the vibrancy of the original scene. In Hand-held Twilight mode, NEX-5N fires off six photos at high speed and composites them to create one low-noise photo. Thanks to the excellent performance of the Exmor sensor and BIONZ image processing, your night shots will sparkle with markedly reduced graininess and noise without the need for a tripod.
Fully leverage Sony’s image analysis and compositing technologies with Anti Motion Blur mode. After taking six shots at high speed, NEX-5N aligns and combines them into a single photo. This mode is ideal when long shutter speeds result in blurry photos, such as when shooting in dimly lit settings or at telephoto focal lengths. It also improves portraits by eliminating the need for flash.
Delight in the remarkable depth and realism that Auto HDR mode lends photos. This mode is ideal for capturing dramatically lit scenes that are often difficult to record when shooting conventionally due to great variances in light and shadow. NEX-5N takes three shots at different exposures — one each for highlights, mid tones and shadows — then digitally combines them into one photo, which is saved along with the mid-tone exposure. For enhanced creative control over a wide range of lighting situations, you can set the HDR exposure range to cover six steps, from 1 EV to 6 EV.
Note: Sweep Panorama typically produces best results when shooting at wide-angle focal lengths.
Exposure for shadows Exposure for highlights
Exposure for mid tones
Final photo, with highlights, mid tones and shadows properly exposed
D-Range Optimizer for nicely balanced shadows and highlights Easily handle tricky lighting like backlit subjects with D-Range Optimizer (DRO). Like Auto HDR, this intelligent feature helps capture high-contrast scenes in photos that closely resemble the range of lighting as perceived by the human eye. But unlike Auto HDR, DRO can also be used for shooting moving subjects and high-speed continuous shooting. Set it to Auto and let NEX-5N decide the appropriate optimization or manually select from five levels.
Without D-Range Optimizer
With D-Range Optimizer (Level 3)
Attention to details that helps you every step of the way
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Up close and personal with Precision Digital Zoom
Manual focus, fast and easy with MF Assist
1200-zone metering that never disappoints
Anti-dust system that drastically minimizes spot marks
Even when you’ve maxed out the reach of your telephoto zoom lens, you can still get closer with Precision Digital Zoom. Delivering up to 10x magnification of the central area of the frame, this convenient feature works with any E-mount or A-mount lens, including fixed-focal length lenses.
Take the hassle out of focusing manually with MF Assist. This function enlarges the portion of the composition on which focus is being performed, making it a snap to obtain razor-sharp focus. Choose from two magnifications — 4.8x or 9.5x — depending on the subject. MF Assist is a great aid for macro photography or when shooting at large apertures.
Advanced 1200-zone metering delivers precise exposures, deftly handling the most difficult lighting situations with ease. Employing a sophisticated scene analysis algorithm and BIONZ image processing, the system evaluates light levels and color distribution, then calculates exposure to suit each image. And for easier metering, you can assign the AE lock function to a custom key.
Dust may enter the camera when changing lenses, which can impair image quality. To solve this, NEX-5N has a new anti-dust system that keeps dust off the optical filter in front of the image sensor. When the camera is turned off, the filter vibrates ultrasonically to shake off dust, resulting in reduced spots on images.
Precision Digital Zoom off
Precision Digital Zoom at 10x magnification
MF Assist on (9.5x magnification)
P/A/S/M modes for unsurpassed creative flexibility NEX-5N offers the same level of artistic freedom as other advanced-class cameras thanks to P/A/S/M modes. Program (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), and Manual (M) exposure modes let you control the look of photos and movies.
White balance control for evoking the right mood Control the color of photos and movies by adjusting white balance. Add a charming warmth to a candlelit moment, pump up the violet in a brilliant sunset, or inject a soothing blue calm to a mountain lake. Nine presets, two custom settings and a color temperature scale help you choose the proper white balance. You can also select Auto for lifelike colors no matter what the scene.
Confirming focus with the Peaking function Make sure your subject is properly in focus with the Peaking function. This detects the area where focus is sharpest then highlights it for confirmation. You can change the sensitivity of the Peaking function as well as highlight color.
NEX-5N’s multi-slot storage bay supports a wide variety of recording media, including Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro HG Duo as well as SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi media.
Long-lasting battery with power to spare
Peaking function on
Improved battery performance lets you take up to 430 images* — approximately 30% more than NEX-5 — and enjoy longer shooting and playback times on a single charge. * CIPA standard
White balance fine-adjustment display
Resulting photo
Optical filter with anti-static coating
NP-FW50
Generic LCD monitor with troublesome reflections
Tiltable display
Hold the camera high to shoot over crowds, get eye to eye with pets, or place it low to the ground for a startling view of life looking up.
Clear protective cover LCD TruBlack display eliminates reflections
In-camera assistance that increases photographic skills
Multi-slot memory card support for flexible storage
contrast. Monitor brightness can be adjusted manually or automatically, and Sunny Weather mode boosts brightness when viewing under exceptionally bright light. The monitor angles 80° up and 45° down, allowing you to shoot from unusual perspectives.
Dust particles dislodged by vibration.
NEX-5N really shines with the included external flash. Simply attach it to Smart Accessory Terminal 2, flip up the head and you’re ready to go. It has a Guide Number of 7 (ISO 100/meters) and an angle-of-view that provides coverage for a 16 mm lens. Power is supplied by the camera so there’s no need for batteries.
Resulting photo
The big, bright 3.0-type (7.5 cm) LCD monitor offers a crisp 921K-dot resolution and wide 16:9 aspect ratio — perfect for Full HD movies and panoramas. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for more vibrant colors, deeper blacks and excellent
Anti-dust system Image sensor
Stylish, ultra-compact flash to brighten any occasion
Tiltable Xtra Fine LCD monitor with TruBlack technology
Obtain in-camera shooting advice with Shooting Tips. Both beginners and advanced users can benefit greatly from these useful pointers. And with Help Guide Display, which shows short explanations as you navigate through menus, you’ll be able to enjoy NEX5N’s great features without having to tote the manual.
A host of playback features that heighten enjoyment Enjoy your photos and movies to the max with NEX-5N’s playback features. Flick the screen to browse content, or use the control wheel. You can enlarge images for closer inspection, and the built-in speaker lets you listen to audio in movies. Even Sweep Panorama* images can be viewed on the camera. Other features include index view for viewing content by date and various slideshow styles. * Viewing 3D Sweep Panorama images requires a 3D-compatible HDTV.
Anti-reflective film Reinforced glass Resin filling
Bundled software and compatibility with a wide variety of devices A full software suite simplifies content management while excellent device support offers more ways to enjoy photos and movies. PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Image Data Converter SR and Data Lightbox SR are powerful tools for editing, searching and managing content. Easy connectivity to Sony BRAVIA, Blu-ray Disc players and VAIO further expands enjoyment.
PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
It’s easy to watch photos and movies on a Sony PlayStation®3, too. PlayMemories™ software lets you view, organize, scroll and zoom regular photos, panoramic images and 3D images, while Filmy™* software lets you play AVCHD movies and search through footage. Thanks to the power of PS3, you’ll find the content you seek with utmost speed and operational ease. * Not compatible with 60p (50p for PAL) movies.
BRAVIA HDTV
PlayStation®3
Give your creative vision room to grow with superb Sony lenses
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A selection of fine optics for any situation or subject
Interchangeable E-mount lenses — Perfect for photos and movies Open the door to your creative passion with compact, high-performance Sony E-mount and A-mount lenses. The superior optical performance of these lenses makes them ideal for shooting both photos and movies.
E 16mm F2.8 (SEL16F28)
Ultra Wide Converter (VCL-ECU1) 1/8 sec., F7.1, ISO 200, Auto white balance (Incandescent)
Sony A-mount lenses — The choice of professionals Over 30 A-mount lenses — from fisheye and ultra wide-angle to macro and super telephoto — empower you to shoot like a pro. Precision optics for serious photographers who demand the best. Just attach one of the optional mount adaptors and you’re ready to go. And with new Mount Adaptor LAEA2 and its award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology, you can use fast, high-performance phase-detection AF.
1/800 sec., F2.0, ISO 100, Auto white balance
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Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA (SEL24F18Z)
E 50mm F1.8 OSS (SEL50F18)
Fast, wide-angle Carl Zeiss lens ideal for landscapes, cityscapes and group photos. The wide maximum aperture and superior optics make this lens ideal for shooting in dimly lit settings. A minimum focus distance of 16 cm provides close-up capability.
Fast, medium telephoto well suited for portraits. The combination of focal length and circular aperture create lovely background defocus. Built-in image stabilization and a wide maximum aperture deliver exceptional low-light performance.
Fisheye Converter (VCL-ECF1)
E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855)
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200)
1/20 sec., F5, ISO 800, Auto white balance (Incandescent)
1/1000 sec., F3.5, ISO 200, Auto white balance
NEW NEW
Mount Adaptor LA-EA2
Mount Adaptor LA-EA1
E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210)
E 30mm F3.5 Macro (SEL30M35)
Slim telephoto zoom lens weighing only 345 g that makes an ideal complement to SEL1855. With outstanding optical performance over the entire zoom range, this lens is an excellent choice for portraits, sports and nature photography.
Ultra lightweight macro lens with a minimum focus distance of only 9.5 cm. The quiet autofocus drive and rugged aluminum-alloy body make this lens an outstanding choice for nature photography.
Case and accessories are for illustration purposes only.
A system of excellence in unmistakable Sony style
NEW
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Body Case
LCS-EB50*
Black
* Exclusive for NEX-5N
Brown
White
NEW
Lens Jacket
NEW
LCS-EL50*
Black Brown * Requires Body Case LCS-EB50 (sold separately)
NEW
NEW
Electronic Viewfinder
FDA-EV1S
Optical Viewfinder*
LCS-BBF
FDA-SV1
LCS-EMF
Soft Carrying Case
White
Accessory Kit
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50
VF-49CPAM VF-67CPAM
Flash
LCS-WR2AM
ACC-HDFW HDMI Cable (Mini) Approx. 2 m DLC-HEM20
Circular PL Filter
* For SEL16F28
Pink
Wrapping Cloth
LCS-EMC
MC Protector
NP-FW50/2NP-FW50
VF-49MPAM VF-67MPAM
Soft Carrying Case
Brown
Rechargeable Battery Pack
ECM-SST1
White
Soft Carrying Case
Black
Stereo Microphone
Accessory Kit
Soft Carrying Case LCS-U10
ACC-FW1E
HVL-F20S ND Filter
Black
Brown
Gray
Pink
Red
Black
Brown
White
Red
Shoulder Strap
NEW
VF-49NDAM VF-67NDAM
NEW
STP-XH1
Mount Adaptor
NEW
LA-EA2
LCD Protect Semi Hard Sheet
PCK-LM1EA
Shoulder Strap
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50
LCD Protect Sheet
PCK-LS1EM
MC Protector
Battery Charger
BC-VW1
STP-XS3
Black
NEW
Brown
Black
Wrist Strap
Soft Carrying Case
STP-WS1
LCS-EMG1
Pink
Black
Brown
White
Berry Pink
Shoulder Strap
Mount Adaptor
Beige
Pink
Rear Lens Cap/Body Cap
LA-EA1
STP-XSG1
ALC-R1EM/ALC-B1EM
AC Adaptor
AC-PW20
White
Number of recordable still images Image quality mode (image size L 16M, aspect ratio 3:2)
Controls
Standard
Remote sensor AF illuminator/ Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp
USB terminal
RAW
290
80
105
Control wheel
4 GB
820
590
155
215
Soft keys
8 GB
1650
1150
320
440
16 GB
3300
2400
640
880
32 GB
6700
4800
1250
1750
Light sensor Microphone
RAW & JPEG
410
LCD monitor/ Touch screen
Shutter button
Fine
2 GB
When aspect ratio is set to 16:9, you can record more images than shown in the table above. However, if set to RAW, the number is the same as that shown above.
Recording time for movies Hook for shoulder strap HDMI terminal
Recording Setting
Smart Accessory Terminal 2 Speaker
Lens release button
Playback button MOVIE button ON/OFF (Power) switch
Capacity
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
60i 24M (FX) 50i 24M (FX)
10 m
20 m
40 m 1 h 30 m
60i 17M (FH) 50i 17M (FH)
10 m
30 m
1h
16 GB
2h
32 GB 3h 4h5m
Tripod receptacle
60p 28M (PS) 50p 28M (PS)
9m
15 m
35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m
Battery/Memory card cover
24p 24M (FX) 25p 24M (FX)
10 m
20 m
40 m 1 h 30 m
24p 17M (FH) 25p 17M (FH)
10 m
30 m
20 m
40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m
1440 × 1080 12M 640 x 480 (VGA) 3M
1h
1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m
2h
10 h
3h 4h5m
20 h
• All times are approximate. • Max. continuous recording time is approx. 29 min. • Max. file size of a single MP4 movie is approx. 2 GB. • Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD, SDHC, or SDXC (Class 4 or better) memory media are recommended for recording movies.