Rating 4.1 52 reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
TechRadar UK
13 years ago

Sony NEX-5R

The Sony NEX-5R directly replaces the Sony NEX-5N as the company's mid-range compact system camera offering. While the 5N saw boosted resolution, sensitivity range and continuous shooting rate over the original Sony NEX-5 , that launched in 2010, the Sony NEX-5R retains many of the same...
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PhotoRadar
13 years ago

The Sony NEX-5R directly replaces the Sony NEX-5N as the company's mid-range compact system camera offering. While the 5N saw boosted resolution, sensitivity range and continuous shooting rate over the original Sony NEX-5, that launched in 2010, the Sony NEX-5R retains many of the same...
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PhotoReview
13 years ago

Sony NEX-5R

Sony's latest E-mount camera, the NEX-5R has a very similar body design to the NEX-5N but includes the flip-up monitor from the NEX-F3. Equipped with a brand new 16.1-megapixel APS-C sized sensor with overlaid Phase Detection AF pixels, it introduces WiFi connectivity and application support that...
Pros:
  • You're looking for a compact
  • large-sensor interchangeable-lens camera with Wi-Fi capabilities
  • You could utilise the PASM shooting modes plus support for raw file capture and Full HD video recording
  • You'd like touch screen controls
  • You would enjoy the multi-shot modes this camera provides.
Cons:
  • You want an optical viewfinder and built-in flash, You require high burst capacity at high resolution
  • Don't buy this camera if, You want an optical viewfinder and built-in flash, You require high burst capacity at high resolution
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What Digital Camera
13 years ago

Sony NEX-5R review

Sitting just above the NEX-5N, the NEX-5R has been designed to offer more interactive features than its forerunner. We gave it a thorough work out to find out how useful these new features will prove to be
Pros:
  • Flip out screen
  • self-timer function
  • top plate scroll dial
  • top plate function button
  • image quality
Cons:
  • Small touch screen buttons
  • unintuitive menu system
  • lack of mode dial
  • lack of built-in flash
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Ken Rockwell
13 years ago

Sony NEX-5R Review

The NEX-5R is best shot without asking questions. It gets clumsy for playback or making shooting adjustments, so it's best just to shoot and do your best to avoid playing in the menus.
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CNET
13 years ago

Sony Alpha NEX-5R review Review

The NEX-5R is one of those cameras that's great fun to use, and really encourages you to head out and take more shots. Build quality is excellent, the built-in features are great and although I'm not convinced by the idea of needing to download add-on camera apps, it's perfectly able without them...
Pros:
  • Build quality
  • Low-light performance
  • Articulated screen
  • Touch controls
  • Wi-Fi
  • Choice of lenses
Cons:
  • Wind noise on movies
  • Some fall off in corners
  • Price
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Gizmodo
13 years ago

Sony NEX-5R Review: A Great Camera with a Few Missing Pieces

A Wi-Fi enabled mirrorless camera a 16.1-megapixel APS-C (23.4 x 15.4 mm) sensor. It costs $750 with the 18-55mm kit lens.
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Gizmodo
13 years ago

Sony NEX-5R Review: A Great Camera With A Few Missing Pieces

Over the last year, Sony's NEX cameras have been our favourite of the compact, mirrorless lot. They just handle so well. And on a small camera with big features and DSLR, the way you hold, adjust, and operate it makes a huge difference.
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gizmodo.in
13 years ago

Over the last year, Sony's NEX cameras have been our favorite of the compact, mirrorless lot. They just handle so well. And on a small camera with big DSLR flexibility, the way you hold, adjust, and operate it makes a huge difference.
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DigitalCameraInfo.com
13 years ago

Sony Alpha NEX-5R Digital Camera Review

It's almost like Sony doesn't want to sell NEX -7's anymore. Apart from a few key missing features-those would be the absent viewfinder and much lower megapixel count-the NEX -5R doesn't only surpass its predecessor, the camera actually competes directly with the top of the NEX lineup.
Pros:
  • Wide dynamic range
  • Excellent video capabilities
Cons:
  • Confusing menu interface
  • Installable apps have a long way to go
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