Sony NEX NEX-5RK/B Black
The 16MP APS-C sensor and Fast Hybrid AF deliver DSLR-like image quality and phase-detection focusing in a body weighing just 277g. Built-in Wi-Fi for direct sharing and downloadable camera apps adds flexibility uncommon at this size, while the 10fps burst and Full HD 60p video provide capable performance. This camera is best for beginners and product photographers who need a compact, connected system for high-quality stills without the bulk of a DSLR.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong sensor (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average build (10th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 330 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony NEX NEX-5RK/B | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix GH4 | Canon EOS M M50 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | 16MP aps-c | 47.3MP full-frame | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 24.1MP aps-c | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds | ?MP 1-inch |
| AF Points | - | - | 49 | 143 | 81 | - |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 10 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @24fps | 1080p | 4K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 277 | 734 | 560 | 387 | 410 | 179 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony NEX NEX-5RK/B | 35.3 | 38.1 | 10 | 69.8 | 51.4 | 75.2 | 89.9 | 85.4 | 51.2 | 73.2 | 34.2 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.6 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 70 | 34.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix GH4 Compare | 5.1 | 84.7 | 93.4 | 89.2 | 71.1 | 12.7 | 95.5 | 85.4 | 80.3 | 88.6 | 34.2 |
| Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Compare | 80.1 | 84.7 | 16 | 69.8 | 56.1 | 88.6 | 46 | 85.4 | 87.8 | 64.4 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Compare | 76 | 84.7 | 88.9 | 69.8 | 54.2 | 13 | 46 | 68.1 | 71.3 | 79.2 | 86.8 |
| DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Compare | 66.5 | 38.1 | 4.6 | 97.7 | 87.7 | 29 | 46 | 85.4 | 70 | 88.6 | 75.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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