Sony Alpha NEX-5

June 1, 2010 | by DigitalCameraReview Staff

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The Sony Alpha NEX-5 is a compact, interchangeable lens camera featuring a 14.2 megapixel APS size image sensor. The lens mount is compatible with Sony E series lenses and Alpha lenses with an adapter. It features a 3.0-inch 921,600-dot LCD and uses a 25-point Contrast AF system.

Pros
- Good quality images
- Tilting LCD
- Dedicated video button
Cons
- Dense menu system
- AVCHD not widely supported
- Battery life just OK

Quick Take

The Sony NEX-5 stands out in a crowding field as the smallest interchangeable lens compact camera to date. With a few drawbacks, it's a capable camera.