Published: 2012-11-16, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Tilting, touch-screen LCD. Optional EVF available. Built-in Wi-Fi. Great high ISO performance. 9fps burst shooting.
Bottom Line, The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is a small interchangeable-lens camera built around a big, excellent image sensor, but it's a tough sell when you consider the rest of Sony's NEX lineup, including our Editors' Choice, the less-expensive Alpha NEX-F3
The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is a small interchangeable-lens camera built around a big, excellent image sensor, but it's a tough sell when you consider the rest of Sony's NEX lineup, including our Editors' Choice, the less-expensive Alpha NEX-F3....
Published: 2012-11-13, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
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 o...
Abstract: The Sony NEX-5R is a tiny camera. It's just a sensor with a grip and lens mount with a flipping LCD on the back. Once you add a lens and flash or finder, it gets much bigger as shown; the camera itself......
Flip out screen, selftimer function, top plate scroll dial, top plate function button, image quality
Small touch screen buttons, unintuitive menu system, lack of mode dial, lack of builtin flash
Though the NEX-5R is a completely new Sony CSC it must be said that it doesn't offer a vast amount more than what we've seen before in the NEX-5N. It handles very similarly in the hand and other than providing the options to transfer images directly t...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body & Design Sony NEX-5R Hands-on Preview August 2012 | By Lars Rehm and Richard Butler Preview based on a pre-production NEX-5R with firmware 01 The Alpha NEX-5R is Sony's seventh NEX camera and the third in its '5' ...
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 ...
Tilting screen, Good controls, Touchscreen, Good selection of filter effects, Excellent image quality
Tilting rather than articulating screen, Nonstandard hotshoe, Filter effects JPEG only
The Sony NEX-R5 shows how compact system cameras are really coming into their own. The design doesn't have to rely on retro chic, but instead uses modern research and development to create a compact body shape that both fits the electronics and also feel...
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Published: 2012-12-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
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
The wireless connectivity and apps "ecosystem" implementations are far less than this camera deserves
It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online....
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
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, $799 (body); $999 (16-50mm lens); $1299 (16-50mm & 55-210mm lenses)
