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title: "Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)"
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# Up to 10 fps continuous shooting Full HD 1080p video at 60p/24p 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** KSh6227
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Capture brilliance on the go — where pro meets pocket!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** KSh6227 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Cinematic Full HD Video:** Capture stunning 1080p movies at smooth 60p or cinematic 24p frame rates.
- • **DSLR Quality, Pocket Size:** Experience professional-grade image quality without the bulk—carry your creativity everywhere.
- • **Lightning-Fast 10 fps Burst:** Never miss the decisive moment with rapid-fire continuous shooting.
- • **Versatile 18-55mm Zoom Lens:** From wide-angle landscapes to crisp portraits, this lens adapts to your vision seamlessly.
- • **Immersive Touchscreen Control:** 3-inch tiltable Live View LCD with intuitive touch interface for effortless framing and adjustments.

## Overview

The Sony NEX-5N is a compact, interchangeable lens camera featuring a 16.1 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor, capable of shooting up to 10 frames per second. It offers Full HD 1080p video recording at 60p/24p, a 3-inch tiltable touchscreen LCD for intuitive control, and comes bundled with a versatile 18-55mm zoom lens. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it delivers DSLR-quality performance in a lightweight, portable form factor.

## Description

The performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight. The NEX-5N is the interchangeable lens camera that fits in your pocket. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60p or 24p movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 10 fps, incredible panorama shots, and 3.0-inch tiltable Live View touch screen LCD.What’s in the box: Sony Alpha NEX-5N Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black), E-Mount SEL 1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for Alpha NEX Cameras (Silver), NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1080mAh) , Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable (Mini B), Alpha AC Charger for W Series Battery, HVL-F7 Flash, CD-ROM and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

## Features

- DSLR quality in your pocket
- Up to 10 fps shooting to capture the decisive moment
- 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor
- Full HD movie shooting 60p/24p
- Photo Creativity Touch provides easy access to image adjustments

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 2 |
| Shooting Modes | Panorama |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single |
| Focus Features | Active |
| Autofocus Points | 25 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| File Format | RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.1 |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Supported Image Format | APS C |
| Maximum Image Size | 16.1 MP |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Total Still Resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Zoom | Optical, Digital |
| Camera Lens | 55 Mm |
| Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Automatic, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| White Balance Settings | Custom |
| Self Timer | 1E+1, 2 |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Touch Screen Type | Yes |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 920,000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Write Speed | 10 fps |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E (NEX), Sony FE |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 0.59 Pounds |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off |
| Camera Flash | external |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, USB-enabled devices |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160_sec |
| Video Capture Format | AVC, MPEG-4 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
| Battery Weight | 34 Grams |
| Delay between shots | 0.1 seconds |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Average Life | 460 Photos |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Processor Description | Bionz |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E (NEX), Sony FE
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 55 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** Sony

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What timer/Intervalometer works best with this camera for making time lapsed videos?**
A: There is no one answer. Depends on what you are trying to do. See http://www.learntimelapse.com/time-lapse-intervalometers-how-to-choose-the-right-one/

**Q: Is there any cheap lens that fit this camera?**
A: There are many but each creates a different visual effect. There are basic 15mm Lenses that some people use such as the Voigtlander 15mm. I personally would not recommend anything less then the stock 18mm = 55mm Lens but this depends on what you wish to do with the camera. If you are looking for just close shooting and nothing more then just a few feet then a 15mm lens would work fine. I have not tried this on my cameras however, there are many resources on the internet about it. THe stock 18mm - 55mm can be found for around $80. I can not promise you this will give you any kind of quality because it is a 3rd part lens and I have not tried it. I hope this helps in some way.

**Q: Is this camera come with build in Flash?**
A: The NEX-5N doesn't have a 'built-in' flash as such but it does include the tiny HVL-F7S external flash in the box. The HVL-F7S is small and looks something like a regular pop-up flash except that it screws into a port on the top of the camera. The 5N doesn't have a regular flash 'hotshoe' so there are no other options for adding a flash except for the included HVL-F7S or the optional HVL-F20S (which offers more power and the ability to bounce in landscape orientation).

**Q: Is this a good camera for a person stepping up from point and shoot cameras?**
A: One might argue the size of the 5N is better over a DSLR but in reality once the lens is attached to the 5N it really does not benefit in size. For the same and even lower price you can get a DSLR with a superior offering of lenses, physical viewfinder and addon flash that you can actually work with. The viewfinder and flash on the 5n are just no good.  When it comes to getting a quick shot I will still reach for my DSLR over my 5N. I find the size and ergonomics of the DSLR are an advantage in more cases than not and vise versa with the 5N. The DSLR is easier to handle and you go straight to the viewfinder in bright situations. Even if the viewfinder is on my 5N its not that good. Unless your a woman carrying a purse with room to drop this camera in then I would take the bigger step up.On a side note.. One thing I really dislike about the 5N is the lack of AC/DC adapter use. For something like timelapse, for which they have an APP, that is a real set back.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A BEST BUY, absolutely great kids/pets camera, must use customized.keys
*by B***M on December 13, 2012*

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Added 4-24-14 AFTER MORE yEXPERIENCEThis camera is really impressive over time, as I have now had several of my club member's cameras for a day or two loan, and I find the 5N unbeatable. The 5N even equals the $1100 Oly EM-5, esp. at high ISO's.My latest kick is the panorama - it's so addictive (try it in B&W !!) Also, I'm using video a lot more now than I ever did with previous cameras - this camera has very well focused and exposed video.I have customized the "soft keys" or buttons (Look under "Settings - Custom Key Settings"). It has made a world of difference in my speed of shooting. I have the buttons set :A> bottom button (in Auto the Help key) : Focusing areaB> center-of-ring button (in Auto the Mode selector ) can choose three things: Metering area / WB / D-rangeC> right click on ring (in Auto the Live selector) : ISOORIGINAL REVIEW :-----------------------------------------Indoor no-flash, the Sony NEX 5N is pretty much a game changer. Most cameras have to use slow shutter speeds indoors in ambient light, because they just can't control noise and smear at ISO 800 and above. For instance, I wouldn't let my nice Lumix LX5 go above ISO 800 indoors. Now, using the NEX 5N Auto mode indoors will often result in ISO 1600 or even 3200, and there's no problem : the APS-C sensor, and the processor's programming let me use ISO 3200 like it was 800...!! I then have a much faster shutter speed available, to help stop the blur of most kid and pet movements. Auto WB indoors is sometimes tricky, but by setting WB using a white napkin or other reference, the 5N is near amazing.How did I come to choose the NEX 5N ?? Well, I am retired, and I spent a LOT of time on forums for Sony, Panasonic, Canon, etc... But I especially played a lot with dpReview.com's "High ISO comparison" tool:One day I put the Canon G15 against the Nikon P7700 and the Lumix LX7. For the fourth and final unit, I happened to choose the Samsung NX1000, because I had seen it on a big sale at Amazon. The Samsung with its APS-C sensor was so superior, that I began to look for other cams that used the same type sensor. DpReview had the NEX-5N rated at 79, so I put it on my list to play with. The NEX simply blew everyone's socks off, including in later comparisons the Micro 4/3's from Nikon and Olympus. I watched Amazon for several weeks, and in mid-November I was lucky to find the 5N at $140 less than the small Sony RX100 and the Samsung NX1000, which had been my two top choices up to that time.The NEX-5N also has near-excellent video. There is no "clicking sound" that early buyers sometimes mentioned, but once in a while there is a background motor noise during quiet periods of recording.Something else I really like: the 5N has a quieter shutter than any DSLR. All DSLRs are noisy beasts in comparison, very good for calling attention to themselves at the wrong time. The NEX-5N is of course still louder than say,, a LX7, but if you set the "Front Curtain Shutter" option to "enabled", the sound is very much reduced.Some reviews say the included 18-55 kit lens is only Very Good, not great; mine has no noticeable problems, and I've become a lot more critical than I once was. In tests side by side, the NEX slightly outdid my Pentax K-30 and K-01 kit lenses for sharpness in most every type of scene. Auto focus is near perfect in good light, and very good in low light.Macro with the kit zoom, using menu setting "Camera - AF/MF - DMF". can give some pretty nice shots, but you will need to stay 9-10" away with this lens to focus. By cropping, you will get a great photo, since the NEX is so sharp and noiseless at low ISO.CONCLUSION:============A./ This camera far exceeds premium compacts and almost every micro 4/3rds for lack of noise at every ISO. With the kit zoom, you will need a strap rather than a pocket. You may like to look for a good used Sony 16mm pancake lens, or a used 16-50 power zoom. I highly recommend the 1650PZ , as it makes the 5N ready for almost every situation.B./ Compared to any DSLR under $1200, the 5N is their photographic equal, and 50% lighter to carry. Put a protective UV filter on, and you're good to go street shooting out of the box.C./ However, the 5N is not a replacement for an action photographer using a DSLR in the field, where frequent ISO , WB, Focus Point, HDR, and other setting changes have to be made on-the-fly. This is foremost a great family camera.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I doubt few people have had hands-on access to more cameras in the $150 - $800 range that I've had, through the amateur club I just joined last summer. Join an informal group or a real photography club - you'll have a great time and be much better able to decide which camera, at what price, is the best for your needs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing! And no clicking!
*by J***N on April 7, 2012*

The Sony NEX-5N is absolutely amazing. The photos it produces are stunning. I can't believe how good this thing is in low light conditions. I barely ever have to use the flash. Even at night with nothing but moon light. I ordered my camera on March 26th and received it on March 28th. The first thing I noticed when taking it out of the Amazon box was that there was no factory seal on the camera box itself. When I took the camera out, I immediately noticed that there was no clicking noise at all and then thought it was weird that not only was their no seal on the box but there was no sticker on the LCD either. With a quick google search I found a forum explaining the lack of factory seals on some NEX-5N's. Basically, due to the recent tsunami in Japan, Sony had to move production to another factory which does not put factory seals nor LCD stickers on the cameras. However, camera's coming from that factory also have no "clicking" issues. So, don't freak out if your box doesn't come factory sealed. Most likely you got one that has had the clicking noise resolved and is indeed new and straight from the factory. If you still have doubts, make sure that the serial number on the bottom of the camera body matches the number on the box. If they match you're good. If not, send it back.Now, back to the camera. Every photo is so crisp. About HDR painting mode (found in Menu > Brightness/Color > Picture Effect > Pntg) just in case you can't find it. It took me a few days to figure it out. Oh, and you can change the intensity to low, medium and high as well by first selecting HDR Pntg and clicking "Option" (it appears on the bottom right of the display). Photos using this setting, taken with under the right lighting conditions, produce stunning results.I usually stay away from Intelligent Auto simply because I like to have more control. Aperture Priority is what I use most of the time. It's perfect for taking portraits with blurred backgrounds.Battery life is what you would expect. Not the best, but not bad either. I have yet to run out of power before I get the photos I want.That's about it for now. If I think of anything else, I'll update my review.If you are on the fence, fall off (on the Sony NEX-5N side) and buy it already. You will NOT be disappointed. What you get for the price can't be matched by any other DSLR. Not to mention most Nikon DSLRs use Sony sensors anyway. Might as well just cut out the middle man.Hope this helped some of you.Peace out.

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