Conditions
Near New in Box. Body shows little to no sign of wear. No major scratch detected.
Lens is clean and clear. No fungus, no scratch.
The Sony Alpha NEX-5N Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens is not a point-and-shoot and not a DSLR, but it holds its place in the market, intriguing those who want the flexibility that interchangeable lenses and numerous manual and creative features can give them, without having to lug around a huge DSLR body. The body is packaged along with an 18-55mm Sony lens, allowing you to start shooting right from day one.
Size aside, the Alpha NEX-5N embodies a number of features that make it a worthy option for any connoisseur of digital cameras. First and foremost would be the 16.1Mp APS-C CMOS sensor. With 16.1Mp your images will have lush color and impressive detail. Your options for making enlarged prints are boundless as well. Sony's Exmor APS HD CMOS technology works together with the BIONZ image processor for excellent low light sensitivity and a distinct lack of sensor noise. On the back of the body is a 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD that boasts Sony's TruBlack screen which suppresses internal reflections. This LCD also tilts down 45° and up 80° for framing hard-to-get shots.
In addition to capturing still images, every Sony NEX junkie longs to let their filmmaker persona out. Sony's NEX-5N does not disappoint this class of aspiring Spielbergs. The long standing camera company knows that in addition to versatility in lens options, along with a small form-factor, the HD video capture is right up there in importance. Video can be recorded at 1920 x 1080 in a number of frame rates, including 60p and 24p. The camera also uses the AVCHD codec for high-quality capture, and the MP4 codec for easy upload to the Internet. The camera also sports an HDMI output for one-cable sharing of your favorite videos on the big screen (AKA: your HDTV).
When it comes to what lenses the NEX-5N takes, Sony made it compatible with their E-Mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for Alpha compact interchangeable lens cameras. Using optional LA-EA1 and EA2 adapters you can also attach A-Mount lenses to the camera as well. The LA-EA2 also provides Phase Detection AF as well. The mirror built-in between the two mounts directs a small portion of light to the phase detection AF sensor in the bottom of the unit, making this feature available to you when the adapter is connected.
As for shooting options and modes, the NEX-5N has a number of them. First up is 10 frames per second shooting, at the camera's full 16.1Mp resolution. This mode enables great sports and kids photos. Another notable feature is Photo Creativity Touch. This mode allows you to be creative with your photos in-camera, right on the LCD screen, in real time. Sweep Panorama and 3D Sweep Panorama modes allow for capture of scenic vistas and 16:9 (wide angle) shots as panoramas and in wondrous 3D, respectively. Among the other features you'll find Object Tracking AF, Auto HDR, Intelligent Auto Focus, iAUTO mode, and many others.
Specifications
Burst Buffer | JPEG (Fine: 10 shots, Standard: 10 shots), RAW (6 shots), RAW+JPEG (4 shots) |
Continuous Shooting Speed | Continuous (up to 3fps) Speed Priority (up to 10fps) |
Drive Mode | Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing |
Self-timer | 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames) |
Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter |
Lens Compatibility | Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 lens adaptor) |
Lens Mount | Sony E-mount |
Camera Type | Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera |
Imaging Sensor | Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) |
Processor | BIONZ image processor |
Anti Dust | Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism |
Pixel Gross | Approx. 16.7 megapixels |
Effective Picture Resolution | Approx. 16.1 megapixels |
Focal Length Conversion Factor | 1.5x |
Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
Media Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Still Image Mode | JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Still Image Size 16:9 | L (14M): 4912 X 2760 M (7.1M): 3568 X 2000 S (3.4M): 2448 X 1376 |
Still Image Size 3:2 | L (16M): 4912 X 3264 M (8.4M): 3568 X 2368 S (4M): 2448 X 1624 |
Panorama Still Image Size | Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080 (7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M) |
Video Format | AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
Video Mode | AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
Video Signal | NTSC color, EIA standards |
Audio Format | Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Microphone/Speaker | Built-in stereo microphone; Built-in, monaural speaker |
Still Image File Format | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant) |
BRAVIA Sync | Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV |
DVDirect | Yes, via USB |
HD Output | HDMI (TypeC mini) |
Memory Card Slot | Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
PhotoTV HD | Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable |
USB Port(s) | USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP) |
Focus System | Contrast AF |
Focus Points | 25 points |
AF Modes | Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus |
Focus Area | Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF |
Focus Sensitivity | 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens) |
Manual Focus Assist | Magnified display for precise manual focus |
Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock |
AF Illuminator | Built-in, LED type |
Viewfinder Type | Optional OLED finder available (FDA-EV1S) |
Face Detection | On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off |
Smile Shutter technology | Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps) |
Auto High Dynamic Range | Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off) |
Photo Creativity | Yes (via iAuto Mode) |
Shooting Tips | Yes |
Sweep Panorama | Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical and 3D Panorama |
LCD Type | 3.0" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack technology |
Angle Adjustment | Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees |
Brightness Control | Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2), Sunny Weather |
Coverage | 1 |
Live View | Yes, (Constant AF Live View) |
Real-time image adjustment display | Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style |
Histogram | Yes (On/off) |
Peaking | Yes (MF only, Level setting |
Grid Display | Yes (On/off) |
Customization | Brightness: Auto, Manual, Sunny Weather; Display Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink |
Touch Panel | Yes |
Lens Mount Type | Sony E-mount |
Picture Effect(s) | 11 types (15 variations) |
Auto Exposure Lock | Yes (AE Lock with focus lock) |
Color Temperature | 2500 - 9900 k with 15-step Magenta / Green compensation |
Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)) |
D-Range Optimizer | Yes: (Auto, Level, Off) |
Exposure Bracketing | Yes: (3 Continuous) |
Exposure Compensation | ±3.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps) |
Exposure Settings | iAUTO, Program AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D), 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Picture Effect, Scene Selection |
ISO | Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100 to 25600) |
Metering | Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering |
Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Metering Sensitivity | 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens) |
Noise Reduction | Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low) |
Scene Mode(s) | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight |
White Balance Mode | Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom |
Battery Type | InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2V) |
Number of Still Images | Approx. 430 images (CIPA standard) |
Flash Compensation | +/-2EV,1/3EV steps |
Flash Coverage | FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length) |
Flash Metering System | Pre-flash TTL |
Flash Modes | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Type | Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied) |
Guide Number | 7 (in meters at ISO 100) |
Recycling Time | Approx. 4 sec. |
Supplied Software | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2 |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1; Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.6), PMB is not compatible with Mac OS. Camera (via USB), Image Data Converter and Image Data Lightbox software are compatible with Mac OS. |
Dimensions (Approx.) | Approx. 4-3/8 x 2-3/8 x 1-9/16" (110.8 x 58.8 x 38.2mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions |
Weight (Approx.) | Approx. 7.4 oz (210g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 9.5 oz (269g) (w/battery & media) |
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