Testseek.com have collected 139 expert reviews of the Sony NEX-5 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony NEX-5.
June 2010
(82%)
139 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
29 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100139
The editors liked
The image quality is excellent
With fine rendering of detail and generally good colour and exposure. Because it is essentially a Sony DSLR with the mirror removed the images are as we would expect from a bulkier camera.
Like
Small but comfortable to hold
Great image quality
Compact design with DSLR capabilities
Excellent burst mode
Solid image quality
Innovative modes including Sweep Panorama
HD movie recording with stereo audio
Easy to hold and operate onehanded
Versatile camera
Can shoot in Raw/ Raw JPEG
Full HD video recording
Good images at high ISOs
Flash unit included in the box. Digital SLR size sensor in a compact camera body size. Excellent design and build quality. Very good image quality
The editors didn't like
The inability to access important camera functions from buttons on the body is irritating. Setting the ISO speed is done through the multilayer menu system and in spite of of our long experience with digital cameras we had to resort to the instruction ...
Dislike
The inability to access important camera functions from buttons on the body is irritating. Setting the ISO speed is done through the multilayer menu system and in spite of of our long experience with digital cameras we had to resort to the instru
Lens-based image stabilisation
No built-in flash
Proprietary accessory mount and new lens mount
From $1049
Control layout is confusing
Especially when performing complex functions
NEX Raw file format is not yet accommodated by Adobe Camera Raw
Heavier lenses
Or Alpha lenses
Can overwhelm the camera body. No manual controls during movie recording. Kit lens shows some distortions
The Sony Nex-5 is a very impressive camera. Picture quality is eye catching and is a clear step up from a standard digital camera. Build quality is also top drawer. It has a set of features that is a step up from the most basic Digital SLRs. All of th...
Abstract: Although the Sony α NEX-5 is the smallest system camera in the world, by using a large APS-C CMOS image sensor it is still able to deliver excellent image quality. The camera is aimed at compact camera users and beginners who want to improve their skil...
The Sony Alpha NEX-5 is an excellent camera for creatives upgrading from compacts who want to increase capability but not bulk. Derrick Story, Digital Arts ...
The NEX-5 is a quality compact camera with the most important feature sticking out the front. Compared to a DSLR, Sony has given us the bare bones out the back and a good, but currently narrow choice of three lenses. Admittedly, this isn't a very big...
A good camera capable of great images, but in need of a more intuitive handling system, especially when you consider the audience this camera is aimed at...
Abstract: Best DSLR and System Camera The NEX-5 and its sister camera the NEX-3 represent Sony's debut into the rapidly-growing compact system camera market. Since the launch of the Panasonic Lumx G1 just under two years ago demonstrated that it was possible to hav...
Small; tilting screen; sweep panorama is fun and effective; clip-on flash included but good in low-light anyway
Pricey if bought with zoom lens; no touchscreen
Innovative alternative to having a compact camera and an SLR Good points Small; tilting screen; sweep panorama is fun and effective; clip-on flash included but good in low-light anyway Bad points Pricey if bought with zoom lens; no touchscreen ...
Abstract: Sony is the latest camera manufacturer to release a compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, the Alpha NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras. The Alpha NEX-5, which we have here, is the smallest interchangeable lens camera to date and it makes the Panasonic L...
