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March 2013
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The editors liked
The image quality is excellent
As is to be expected from a sensor also used in DSLRs. The WiFi sharing with smartphones is brilliant – just download the PlayMemories Mobile app and the camera and phone find each other and start communicating in a trice.
Sony Alpha NEX-5R delivers excellent photo quality
Even in dimmer light
And provides more physical controls than some of its predecessors for a more streamlined shooting design
Superb image quality
One of the most compact cameras to shoehorn in a DSLR-sized sensor
Option of using touch screen for operation in tandem with physical controls
New wireless connectivity option for use with smartphones and tablets
Tilting screen
Good controls
Touchscreen
Good selection of filter effects
Excellent image quality
The editors didn't like
This is a beautiful camera
But the beauty is bought at the expense of useability. Even with the touch screen access it is a nuisance to have to go into the menus to set shooting mode. Such basic controls should be on the camera body. And sadly the otherw
The wireless connectivity and apps "ecosystem" implementations are far less than this camera deserves
Pricey
Design a tad bland and adding the lens makes for an unbalanced appearance
Won't fit in a pocket unless carrying lens and body separately
Published: 2012-11-16, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
It's almost like Sony doesn't want to sell NEX-7s anymore. Apart from a few key missing features—the built-in viewfinder, Tri-Navi control setup, and higher-res sensor—the NEX-5R not only surpasses its predecessor, but competes directly with the top of th...
Published: 2012-11-16, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: Representing some of the finest mirrorless system cameras on the market, Sony's NEX series is defined by thin bodies, oversized mounts, and a... "growing" lens selection. Earlier this year, the company decided to complicate their lineup with a few new opt...
Wind noise on movies; Some fall off in corners; Price
The Sony NEX-5R is a beautifully built camera that you'll have great fun using. The articulated screen puts it one step ahead of its competitors, and the innovative downloadable apps will expand its feature set over time. All in all, a great buy if you...
Abstract: Sporting a new, faster autofocus system and Wi-Fi capability, Sony'sNEX-5R with will replace the current NEX-5N. The NEX-5R retains the best of its predecessor, including the 3" 921,600-dot touch-screen LCD; full HD Movie mode with stereo sound; and a ...
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Published: 2015-01-08, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: Updated as on January 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it regularly.Mirrorless cameras are the new cool things in the world of photography. Recently, almost every brand has been focussing on the mirrorless cameras and comin...
Abstract: The past few years have seen mirrorless cameras emerge as challengers to both DSLRs and prosumers, serving up high-quality images while giving users the option to swap lenses in a form factor that is much smaller than the conventional DSLR. And Sony is on...
Abstract: The apps might not set your pulse racing, but this well-connected cam is a top gun in its own right.Sony 's first foray into web-connected, app-compatible cameras, the NEX 5R takes a different approach to other Internet-savvy snappers like the Samsung Gal...
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Published: 2012-11-13, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.in
Its a very good camera, and the new autofocus is noticeably faster than the AF system on previous NEX cameras. But its changed the price situation on the whole NEX series—last years NEX-5N with a lens now costs just $500. And, the excellent NEX-F3 is...
