Various well-placed and useful buttons, Good image quality, Flip-out LCD screen
Lacking both a built-in flash and mode dial, Touch screen buttons somewhat undersized, Poorly though-out menu system
Sony NEX-5R: Image Quality The Sony NEX-5R offers an impressive level of performance in the metering department thanks to its 1,200-zone evaluative metering system. Shadows and highlights are evenly handled, and if you're looking for a more balanced expos...
Published: 2013-04-29, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great image quality, small yet sensible size, hands-on controls added, improved buffer opens up burst shooting, better AF speed than predecessor, tilt-angle screen bracket doesn't add to bulk
Low-light autofocus lacks feedback and accuracy, autofocus not quite as fast as the competition, still some menu digging required, Wi-Fi operation not as smooth as we'd like, not taken by PlayMemories app service, battery life could be better
On paper the NEX-5R may not sound all too different from its 5N predecessor in the core areas, and in many ways it's not. But the addition of a thumbwheel and function button goes a long way to making it a better camera to use and, therefore, it's a...
Abstract: If you're considering spending £500 on a camera, you can expect a massive jump in quality over smartphones and compact cameras. However, that doesn't necessarily mean you want a bulky, complex SLR. Compact system cameras (CSCs) provide the best of both...
The NEX-5R has a few of niggling issues that seem small at first but could have a detrimental effect on the user experience in the long run, but the biggest problem is the auto focus. For me, this would need to be improved greatly for me to put my faith i...
Compact design, goodquality finish, Vertical tilt screen (180° upwards for selfportraits or 45° downwards), Noise is handled very well, WiFi mode with application store for adding functionality
Slow startup (2.4 seconds!), No builtin flash (separate accessory supplied), Sony's 1855 mm kit lens varies in quality from one model to the next, Optional apps could be better integrated, installation interface isn't great
The Sony NEX-5R is a logical successor to the NEX-5N with a few improvements to design and handling and added Wi-Fi functions. Although it sounds great on paper, we weren't entirely convinced by the app store system. Plus, the slow start-up ultimately mak...
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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...
