Camera tech data for Sony NEX-5N

General
NameSony NEX-5N
Mount typeE-mount
Supported lensesE, FE, A-mount (via LA-EAx)
Release year2011
Statusdiscontinued
Digital parameters
Output resolution [pixels]4912×3264, 3568×2368, 2448×1624
Output resolution (16:9) [pixels]4912×2760, 3568×2000, 2448×1376
Output resolution (4:3) [pixels]
Output resolution (1:1) [pixels]
Output resolution (panorama) [pixels]12416×1856, 5536×2160, 8192×1856, 3872×2160
Output resolution (3D panorama) [pixels]7152×1080, 4912×1080, 1920×1080
Effective output pixels16.0 M
Sensor typeCMOS, Bayer pattern
Sensor size [mm] (crop factor)23.5×15.6 (1.5×)
ISO rangeauto (100–3200), 100–25600 (1/1 stops)
Color and post-processing
Color spacessRGB, Adobe RGB
Image parameterscontrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3)
Creative stylesstandard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W
Creative look
Picture effectshigh-key, high contrast monochrome, pop color, posterization (color; B/W), partial color (red; yellow; blue; green), toy camera, retro photo, soft focus, HDR painting, rich-tone monochrome, miniature
Picture parameters
Gamma settings
Picture profiles
Soft skin effect3 levels, off
White balanceauto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent (4 types), flash, direct entry, custom (1 register)
Color temperature range [K]2500–9900
Color temperature increments [K]100
Color compensation index [steps]± 7 (A/B), ± 7 (G/M)
White-balance bracketing [pictures per shot] (steps [mired])
Noise reductionlong exp. (>1s), high-ISO (3 levels)
D-range optimizerstandard, manual (5 levels)
DRO bracketing [pictures per shot] (levels)
Auto HDRauto, manual (1–6 EV)
Lens compensationvignetting, chromatic aberration, distortion
Movie recording
Movie resolutions [size/fps]1920×1080p50, 1920×1080p25, 1920×1080i50, 1440×1080p25, 640×480p25
Movie ISO rangeunknown
Shutter speed (movie) [s]unknown
Movie formatsAVCHD 2.0, MPEG-4
Audio formatsDolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC
Movie length29 minutes
Microphonebuilt-in (stereo), Smart Accessory Terminal (stereo)
Audio monitoring
Movie featurespicture effects, creative styles
Auto-focus
AF sensors25 areas
AF range [EV]0 – 20
AF modesAF-S, AF-C, DMF, Tracking AF
AF assist lightyes
AF adjustment [no. of lenses]30
AF bracketing [step width] ([number of shots])- (-)
Features
Eye-startyes
Sensor-based image stabilisationno
Remote control via USB/WiFino
Other featuresMF peaking, on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, sweep panorama (2D/3D), speaker
Metering
Metering modes1200 segments, center-weighted, spot
Metering range [EV] (with spot)0 – 20 (0 – 20)
Auto Exposure Lock buttonno
Exposure modesiAuto, P, A, S, M
Subject programsportrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, hand-held night shot, sunset, anti motion blur
Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])± 3 (1/3)
Zebrano
Flash
Flash shoe typeSmart Accessory Terminal 2
Accessory shoe cap
Flash modesnormal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync
Flash meteringPre-Flash TTL
Requires D flash unit
Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm]-/-
X-Sync speed [s]1/160
High Speed Syncno
Wireless flash no
Wireless x-sync speed [s]
Wireless HSSno
Ratio flash controlno
Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])± 2 (1/3)
Studio flash socketno
Flash Exposure Level lockno
Flash Control from bodyno
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type
Viewfinder resolution [pixels]
Viewfinder coverage
Viewfinder magnification
Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm]
Diopter adjustment [diopters]
Eyepiece cup
Viewfinder accessory compatible
Live Viewmain sensor
Live View zoom1×, 4.8×, 9.5×
Display
Display technology, size [mm/inches], resolution [dots]TFT, 3″, 921600
Display mounttilt up 80°, tilt down 45°
Histogram displayluminance, RGB
Automatic brightnessyes
Touch screenyes
Video output interfacesHDMI-Mini (1080p/1080i)
Display accessories (opt.)screen protector PCK-LM1EA, screen protector PCK-LH1EM
Shooting
Frame rate [fps]10, 3
Frame rate with AF [fps]3.0
Shutter speed (still) [s]30 – 1/4000, B
Shutter typemech., elec. f. c.
Self-timer [s]10, 2
Continuous self-timer [shots]5, 3
Bracketing frames (stops)3 (1/3, 2/3)
Remote release socket
Wireless remote releaseRMT-DSLR1, RMT-DSLR2, RMT-VP1
Release priorityno
Depth of field previewno
Aperture can be changed during depth of field previewno
Silent depth of field previewno
Storage
Storage media (number of slots)Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi (1)
Remote storage via USBno
Remote storage via FTPno
File system formatsFAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT
File formatsARW 2.2, JPEG w/ EXIF 2.3, MPO
Power
Batteries1× NP-FW50
Vertical grip
External power supplyAC adaptor AC-PW20
Construction and accessories
Weather sealingno
Mount materialsteel
Weight [g]210
Standard accessoriesstrap, USB cable, battery NP-FW50, charger BC-VW1, software, flash HVL-F7S
Other optional accessorieslens adapters LA-EAx, microphone ECM-SST1, viewfinder FDA-EV1S, viewfinder FDA-SV1
Misc
Other interfacesUSB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B)
USB modesmass storage, MTP
PrintingExif Print, Print Image Matching Ⅲ
Latest firmware version (release date)1.02 (02/2013)
Commentssilver, black and white versions available
Reviews & linksAudley Jarvis at Trusted Reviews (full review), Dave Etchells, Mike Tomkins, Zig Weidelich, and Shawn Barnett on Imaging Resource (full review), ePHOTOzine (preview) (full review), Eric Reagan on Photography Bay (full review), Kelcey Smith on dpreview.com (full review), Ken McMahon and Gordon Laing on Camera Labs (full review), Mark Goldstein on PhotographyBLOG (full review), Nik Rawlinson on CNET UK (full review), TJ Donegan on Reviewed.com (full review), William Perceval on Pocket-Lint (full review)
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