The NEX-5's small body means that Sony had to opt for lens-based stabilization instead of in-body stabilization. At the time of this review, an stabilized 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom and 16mm f/2.8.
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| Model Name: | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage |
| Predecessor: | |
| Successor: | Sony NEX-5N NEX-5 vs NEX-5N |
| General | |
| Model Number: | NEX-5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $699.99 |
| Date Available: | 2010-07-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 17.7 oz(502 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: | 4.4 x2.4 x1.6 in. (111 x60 x40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 69 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 796 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4592 x 3056(14.0 MP,3:2), 4592 x 2576(11.8 MP,16:9), 3344 x 2224(7.4 MP,3:2), 3344 x 1872(6.3 MP,Other), 2288 x 1520(3.5 MP,Other), 2288 x 1280(2.9 MP,Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.7 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Sony E |
| Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 -83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 -55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | 25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
| Selfie Screen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EVin 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m /23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EVin 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MPEG-4 |
| Included Memory: | |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.77 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.77 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.44 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.44 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.257 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.75 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.115 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second |
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. |
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Apr 30,2020 • Filed to: Photo Recovery • Proven solutions
Sony Alpha Nex-5 cameras are widely used among photography lovers. With it, you can take many nice pictures of your lovely families, beautiful scenery and many other wonderful things. But sometimes you may encounter some photo loss problems due to some manual errors or other kinds of errors.
Photo loss scenarios on Sony Alpha Nex-5 camera:
- Accidentally pressed the “Delete All” button and lost all images on the camera.
- Clicked the “Format” button by mistake and all pictures lost.
- You get your images deleted which are supposed to have backup in computer but actually not.
- The memory card of your Sony camera is corrupted and cannot be used.
How to Restore Deleted Photos from Sony Alpha Nex-5 Step by Step
There are many other errors that can cause image loss problem as well. When you encounter such problems, there’s no need to be frustrated. It’s possible to restore your valuable images from Sony Alpha Nex-5. All you need is a recovery program. Here you can try Recoverit (IS) (or Recoverit (IS) for Mac). It lets you retrieve pictures from Sony Alpha Nex-5 only in 3 steps.
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A Life Saver to Solve Your Data Loss Problems!
- It is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating system.
- It supports a large number of storage device type including hard drives, USB flash drives, SD cards, etc.
- All major types of files can be recovered including music, images, video, documents, emails, and archives.
- It has a deep scan features for in-depth scanning of the hard drive for searching files to recover.
First of all, download and install the tool on your Mac and then follow the instructions below to perform the Sony Alpha Nex-5 photo recovery on Mac.
Step 1: Connect camera to Mac and select a recovery mode
After downloading and installation, start the program by clicking its icon on the desktop. Then connect your device to Mac via a digital cable and four modes are available in the window. Select target file type 'Photo' first. This mode allows you to quickly get the lost images back with their original names.
Step 2: Scan Sony Alpha Nex-5 for deleted pictures
Then your camera will be detected as a removable storage device by the computer. Choose it from the drive list. And then click the 'Start' button on bottom.
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Step 3: Preview and restore pictures from your camera on Mac
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After scanning the pictures, you can see the folder tree on the left side of the window. Find the images and preview them to confirm whether they are the ones you want to retrieve. To get your images back, check them and click the 'Recover' button on the bottom right of the window. After that, choose a folder to store the pictures and click 'Ok' button. After a while, you can retrieve all the deleted pictures to your Mac.