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I first saw this early last autumn at the impressive restaurant at OXO tower. I took some great images from their outside balcony over the Thames and have been impatiently waiting to get my hands on one to give it a thorough review...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:09
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Camera phones are fine for casual snapping, so you might not have any need for a dedicated compact camera. The Sony NEX-5N is no ordinary compact camera, though, taking the best features from SLRs and cramming them into a slim, stylish body.Sony isn't...
Outstanding image and video quality, pointandshoot simplicity, lots of fun shooting modes...
Slow to focus in low light, no mode dial, not exactly pocketsized...
A friendly, stylish compact camera that takes exceptional photos and videos. It's expensive, but worth every penny...
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Sony's NEX range of compact system cameras have continued expand with the NEX-C3, reviewed recently, appealing to entry-level users keen to get to grips with Alpha optics and a DSLR-sized APS-C sensor. Adding to those niceties at the top end, if you've...
The niggles I mentioned earlier might not be major sticky points for all users but they did put me off from recommending this camera wholeheartedly. It is quite unfortunate because in all other respects this revamped NEX model is very much the busines...
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The Sony NEX-5n sits in the middle of Sony's current range of interchangeable lens, Compact System Cameras (CSC), and succeeds the NEX-5 that was launched in the summer of 2010. Sitting below the flagship NEX-7, but above the 16.2MP NEX-C3 that was also r...
Class-leading image quality, Excellent noise control at mid to high ISO settings, Impressive Full HD movie recording abilities, Small and portable, but also very well built...
Lack of physical buttons, In-camera menu is still a little clunky...
The Sony NEX-5n uses a 25-point contrast-detect AF system and, in addition to regular autofocus (in either Single-shot or Continuous mode), there's also a Manual Focus option that employs a helpful MF Assist function to magnify whatever's inside the focus...
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The Sony NEX-5N may not look much different than its predecessor, the NEX-5, but it comes loaded with a brand new image sensor and processor, which gives the camera a huge boost in video performance and capability. The Sony NEX-5N's video renders motio...
There's no question about it, the Sony NEX-5N offers much more for the video enthusiast than Sony's previous NEX-5. The camera did a much better job than its predecessor in our video motion test, and the fact that the NEX-5N can shoot HD video with four d...
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The Sony NEX-5N is the update to one of Sony's first NEX cameras, the NEX-5. At first glance the camera does not seem much different from its predecessor, but (figuratively) look under the hood and you'll realize the NEX-5N is a different beast entirely...
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The Sony NEX-5N is the update to one of Sony's first NEX cameras, the NEX-5. At first glance the camera does not seem much different from its predecessor, but (figuratively) look under the hood and you'll realize the NEX-5N is a different beast entirely...
Sony's NEX-5N packs high-end performance in a small body.Put the Sony NEX-5N and its predecessor, the NEX-5, next to each other and you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference. Changes are few and far between. Once you compare shots though, it's clear t...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:09
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The Sony NEX-5N sits in-between the NEX-C3 and NEX-7 in Sonys current CSC range and is the successor to the NEX-5, which picked up a Digital Photo Gold Award this time last year...
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Sony NEX-5N – The next NEX Sony may not have been first to the compact system camera party, but its NEX range of swappable lens snappers is mightily impressive – and that’s a trend that continues with new model the NEX-5N. This camera is pretty much t...
Does Sony’s new compact system camera have enough about it to stand out from the swappable lens crowd? Short answer: yes...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:09
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The Sony NEX-5N is a nippy shooter. It’s lightweight, portable, and when set to the Speed Priority mode the camera is capable of firing off images at ten frames per second. The fast shooting capabilities make the NEX-5N a first-choice model for capturi...
By providing excellent value for money, the Sony NEX-5N makes itself a worthy investment for anyone wanting to move into the compact system camera marketOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alte...
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Stuff magazine Fri, Jan 6 2012, 4:54PM Sony may not have been first to the compact system camera party, but its NEX range of swappable lens snappers is mightily impressive – and that’s a trend that continues with new model the NEX-5N. This camera...
Fiddlesome controls, fine features, fantastic image quality...
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Weight-wise, the NEX-5N is the lightest of the three cameras, although its size reflects its position in the line-up. The user interface resembles the NEX-C3's but includes a touch screen a bit like the NEX-7's.Front view of the NEX-5N with the 18-55mm ki...
The review camera had obviously 'been round the block a couple of times ' before it landed on Photo Review's desk. The supplied lens showed some dents on the ribbing of the zoom ring; the front element of the lens was fingermarked and there was dust in th...
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When Sony updated the NEX-3 with the 16.2-million-pixel NEX-C3 in June, it was a case of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ the 14.2-million-pixel NEX-5 would receive a similar update. And it came just two months later, in August, when the 16.1-million-pixel NEX-5N...
While it may seem that Sony has just added 2 million pixels to the NEX-5 and rebadged it, there is far more going on in the NEX-5N. For example, the image sensor isnt just of a higher resolution, as it also has a better dynamic range and improved handlin...
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The Sony NEX-5 was our favourite camera of 2010. Its image quality was a true match for an SLR's, and its slim, stylish design, superb videos and innovative shooting modes added up to an outstanding package. The Sony NEX-5N is a subtle but inspired evo...
A few minor flaws don't change the fact that this is a breathtakingly impressive camera...
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The second generation Sony NEX-5N sits in the middle of a revamped NEX compact system camera (CSC) range, just above the NEX-C3, with which it shares a 16.1MP effective resolution, and some way below the 24.3MP effective NEX-7. It follows on from the entr...
Small body yet large APS-C sensor, Tilting LCD, Clip-on flashgun included, Sweep Panorama...
Unlabelled soft keys, Inelegant front-heavy appearance with kit lens, More of a consolidation than a leap on from its predecessor...
ForSmall body yet large APS-C sensorTilting LCDClip-on flashgun includedSweep Panorama...
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The NEX-5N arrives at a time when compact system camera manufacturers are all throwing many individual systems in the ring. We’ve seen "world’s smallest", "world’s lightest" and "world’s fastest" claims appear again and again in a bid to attract the m...
Great image quality, fantastic HD movie mode...
Jumbled menu system, autofocus no longer on par with other CSCs, touchscreen takes a back seat...
The NEX-5N produces top-notch images, though the rest of its performance may be out-shined by both Micro Four Thirds and Nikon’s latest J1 release. As per the original NEX-5, the 5N’s controls are still a bit of a jumble, but the provision to set custo...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:15
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An unusually small but full-featured Compact System Camera with a magnesium alloy front and top, the Sony NEX-5N can generate 16.1-megapixel stills or Full HD videos at a blazing 60 frames per second in the new AVCHD 2.0 format...
Many touchscreen control options, Amazingly fast 10fps drive mode, Superb highISO quality with special modes...
Heavily menudriven navigation is tedious, 16:9 LCD; display area for still is a bit small, Optional EVF is pricy ($400)...
While it resembles a point-and-shoot digicam, the NEX-5N is a high-performance camera with great speed, versatility and image quality. Experienced shooters may find the menu-based operating sequences tedious, but the new touch-control options make up f...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:15
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Another good compact system camera from SonyThis camera replaces the NEX-5 with a few changes. It is even smaller than its predecessor, which makes the lens appear even larger in comparison with the body. The 16.2 megapixel sensor is the one used in Sony...
The quality of images from the new sensor is consistently superb. Our testing excursion was on a sunny afternoon when the light was less than ideal, with bright highlights and dark shadows. The Sony took it in its stride, preserving astonishing detail at...
Barrel and pincushion distortion at the focal length extremes is bad enough to be disturbing, particularly when taking photos of buildings. The optional optical viewfinder is essential for bright sunlight...
Virtually everything in the preceding summary of features and performance is the same as for the NEX-C3. So what do you get for the extra $200? The option of an electronic viewfinder is an added feature, as is in-camera correction for the aforementioned l...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:17
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This new interchangeable lens compact has two new optional accessories that are very handy but also very pricey!First of all, there's a very good OLED electronic viewfinder (estimated to cost around £300), which is basically the same viewfinder as seen...
Compact design and highquality finish, Good general responsiveness, Noise very well controlled up to 6400 ISO, Vertical tilt screen, Great video mode...
Highgloss LCD prone to glare in bright sunlight / Tilt rather than full swivel screen, No builtin flash (separate flash accessory supplied), No builtin stabilisation, 1855 mm kit lens could be better / Limited choice of lenses unless you buy an adapter ring, Noisy shutter release (not exactly discreet!)...
The Sony NEX-5N is, without a doubt, the must-have interchangeable lens compact of the moment! It has an ultra-compact build, good all-round responsiveness, great picture quality in photo and video modes and a good range of customisable controls. What...
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:05
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The thought of the reward after a long hard day, week or month of work is often the easiest thing to help get you through. Keeping your eye on the prize is motivation enough for most. When you finally achieve that prize the last thing you want to hav...
The next step in the evolution of a point and shoot compact camera to a full featured DSLR is the Sony NEX-5N. The reward of being able to easily pick up this camera and not only use it but excel with it’s use, and get exceptional photos, are phenomena...
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The Sony NEX-5N may not look much different than its predecessor, the NEX-5, but it comes loaded with a brand new image sensor and processor, which gives the camera a huge boost in video performance and capability. Motion & Sharpness The Sony NE...
There's no question about it, the Sony NEX-5N offers much more for the video enthusiast than Sony's previous NEX-5. The camera did a much better job than its predecessor in our video motion test, and the fact that the NEX-5N can shoot HD video with fo...
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The Sony Alpha NEX-5N (from $599) is a midrange mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The 5N sits in-between the entry-level NEX-C3 and almost over-the-top NEX-7. It's also the replacement to the NEX-5N, a camera I had very mixed feelings about, tho...
Very good photo quality; low noise through ISO 1600 in low light, ISO 3200 in good light, Compact body (until you attach a lens), Articulating 3inch LCD display with 921k pixels, good outdoor/low light visibility; limited (but still useful) touch features, Snappy performance in most respects, Full manual controls, including RAW support, Anti Motion Blur and Handheld Twilight modes produce usable...
Tends to underexpose by 1/3 or 2/3 stop, Redeye a problem, no removal tool available, Menudriven user interface still needs work, even with addition of custom button, Design annoyances: camera's size advantage lost when a lens is attached; LCD's 16:9 aspect ratio not suited for still shooting; poorly placed movie button, Lack of builtin flash means that you must carry the small external flash aro...
Conclusion The Alpha NEX-5N is the midrange camera in Sony's mirrorless interchangeable camera lineup. The 5N has a very compact, well built body, though any size advantage it may have over its competition is lost as soon as you attach a lens (aside f...
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Video Review: The Sony Alpha Nex-5N digital camera could make the perfect holiday gift with its 16.1 mega pixels, AVCHD 1080/60p or 24p HD shooting, Sweep Panorama mode and a 3" LCD. But do all the features live up to expectations? Kevin Pereira and Ca...
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Sony Alpha NEX-5N review The Sony Alpha NEX-5N is one of three new NEX models announced by Sony in August 2011. The NEX mirrorless ILC range is built around a large 'APS-C' sensor (the same in many DSLRs) which allowed the original NEX-3 and NEX-5 est...
Superb high ISO performance, 10fps burst mode, 1080p60/50 movie mode, PASM modes for movie shooting, 920k pixel touch-sensitive flip screen.
Single-use accessory port, No touch-shutter, Poor menu layout and organisation, Inconsistent controls when customised.
The Sony Alpha NEX-5N builds on the ground established by the 1st generation NEX-5 to provide a mirrorless ILC with features and performance that take this form factor to the next level. In a series of firmware revisions, Sony has repositioned the NEX...
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They’re all looking pretty much of a muchness. Peas in a pod. Hard to tell one from the other: mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras.Sony’s NEX approach broke from cover soon after Olympus and Sony had got going with their Micro Four Thirds models...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2016-11-14 23:25:15
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After the success of the NEX-5, Sony has released its follow-up, the NEX-5N, into the wild. A carbon copy of its predecessor by design, it's what's on the inside that's changed - and the 5N's latest 16.1MP APS-C sensor ought to make a big impact. Can S...
Great image quality, improved function button customisation...
Occasional misfocusing, slow start up, poorly placed movie button, unfriendly menu system, larger lenses than most CSC competitors...
Sony's not flinching against the flurry of new Compact System Cameras hitting the market. With smaller-sensor, smaller designs making up the majority of the competition, the NEX-5N's impressive image quality can happily boast to have among the best ima...
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The NEX-5N is the fourth compact system camera from Sony, featuring a significant number of improvements to the previous NEX-5 model. With a 16 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen and external flash, the NEX-5...
While the original NEX-5 and NEX-3 models left us a little cold, the new NEX-5N is an excellent all-round compact system camera (CSC) that successfully appeals to beginners and more experience users alike. While it looks almost identical to its predec...
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The 16-megapixel Sony Alpha NEX-5N ($699.99 with 18-55mm kit lens, direct) is both the follow-up to Sony's very popular NEX-5 camera and the big brother to our Editors' Choice Alpha NEX-C3 ($649.99, 4.5 stars). For an extra $50 you gain 1080p AVCHD vid...
Large APS-C sensor, Includes removable flash, Touch screen interface with customizable control buttons, 1080p video recording, Optional eye-level OLED viewfinder available...
Can't beat the NEX-C3 in low-light performance, Slightly larger than NEX-C3, Kit lens is larger than Micro Four Thirds equivalent...
The Sony Alpha NEX-5N delivers a lot of performance from its compact body, packing a sensor as large as those found in most digital SLRs and recording video in full 1080p HD. But it doesn't quite edge out its little brother, the NEX-C3, our Editors' C...
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The Sony NEX-5N is part of Sony’s second go-round at the mirrorless camera format. The NEX-3 and NEX-5 were largely regarded as a success – and for the most part the NEX-C3 and NEX-5N models which followed on a year later have been held with similar re...
The Sony NEX-5N is an solid performer top-to-bottom in spite of the audio defect during video capture. If you are looking for primarily a still camera, the NEX-5N is an excellent choice. As noted above though, if you are looking at the NEX-5N as a vi...
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In addition to "What a difference an "n" makes", the subtitle of this report should also read "What a difference a year makes". In my First Impressions Review of the Sony NEX-5 I was impressed with the technology of reducing an APS-C sensor camera...
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I've had the Sony NEX-5n in hand for all of a day now; however, I already have some quick first impressions to share.First up, its a very fun camera to use. Quick response from shutter and focus. Autofocus is also very good in video mode. The face trackin...
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16.10MegapixelsSony E-mount3.0 inchLCDReview Summary: Sony's thin and light NEX-5N has the same basic form as its predecessor, but sports a new 16.1-megapixel sensor that's capable of capturing up to 10 frames per second and Full HD video at 60p. A new...
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Sony NEX-5N Review September 2011 | Kelcey Smith The Sony Alpha NEX-5N is the fourth model in Sony's NEX line of APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Just as the NEX-C3 replaces the NEX-3, the 5N is a direct replacement for its predec...
The NEX-5N is a significant update to the NEX-5 in terms of both usability as well as customizability. The added connectivity with the new optional OLED EVF accessory should help to make this camera more appealing to enthusiast users who prefer shooti...
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