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What is the Sony NEX-5R? The Sony NEX-5R is the third iteration of the growing ‘5' strand of the NEX series. Although it takes a host of its design cues from its predecessor – the Sony NEX-5N – it is in fact a complete different camera, featuring a specif...
Various well-placed and useful buttons, Good image quality, Flip-out LCD screen...
Lacking both a built-in flash and mode dial, Touch screen buttons somewhat undersized, Poorly though-out menu system...
Sony NEX-5R: Image Quality The Sony NEX-5R offers an impressive level of performance in the metering department thanks to its 1,200-zone evaluative metering system. Shadows and highlights are evenly handled, and if you're looking for a more balanced expos...
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The NEX-5R is the product of Sony's continuing refinement of its compact system cameras. We're already fans of the interchangeable lens series, and found the previous NEX-5N model to be a little star in the image quality department, but a little behind in...
Great image quality, small yet sensible size, hands-on controls added, improved buffer opens up burst shooting, better AF speed than predecessor, tilt-angle screen bracket doesn't add to bulk...
Low-light autofocus lacks feedback and accuracy, autofocus not quite as fast as the competition, still some menu digging required, Wi-Fi operation not as smooth as we'd like, not taken by PlayMemories app service, battery life could be better...
On paper the NEX-5R may not sound all too different from its 5N predecessor in the core areas, and in many ways it's not. But the addition of a thumbwheel and function button goes a long way to making it a better camera to use and, therefore, it's a...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-17 02:33:05
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If you're considering spending £500 on a camera, you can expect a massive jump in quality over smartphones and compact cameras. However, that doesn't necessarily mean you want a bulky, complex SLR. Compact system cameras (CSCs) provide the best of both...
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The size and shape of this camera is great. Even with the lens attached it still feels compact because of its slim body and the bulging, textured side provides a perfect grip. Through a feat of engineering, this slim device even comes with a rear screen c...
The NEX-5R has a few of niggling issues that seem small at first but could have a detrimental effect on the user experience in the long run, but the biggest problem is the auto focus. For me, this would need to be improved greatly for me to put my faith i...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-05-17 02:33:06
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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...
Tilting screen, Good controls, Touchscreen, Good selection of filter effects, Excellent image quality...
Tilting rather than articulating screen, Nonstandard hotshoe, Filter effects JPEG only...
The Sony NEX-R5 shows how compact system cameras are really coming into their own. The design doesn't have to rely on retro chic, but instead uses modern research and development to create a compact body shape that both fits the electronics and also feel...
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The Sony NEX-5R replaces the award-winning Sony NEX-5N - one of our top recommendations throughout 2012, thanks to its svelte magnesium alloy body and stunning photo and video quality. The outgoing 5N has had some strong competition to contend with, th...
An inspired update to its excellent predecessor, and an unequivocal Best Buy...
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The third generation of Sony NEX cameras to feature the same large APS-C sensor as found in its Alpha DSLRs, the brings with it new wireless transfer abilities and compatibility with downloadable Sony ‘apps’, plus not only a back screen that can be an...
Superb image quality; one of the most compact cameras to shoehorn in a DSLR-sized sensor; option of using touch screen for operation in tandem with physical controls; new wireless connectivity option for use with smartphones and tablets...
Pricey; design a tad bland and adding the lens makes for an unbalanced appearance; won't fit in a pocket unless carrying lens and body separately, $799 (body); $999 (16-50mm lens); $1299 (16-50mm & 55-210mm lenses)...
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Stuff magazine Fri, Dec 21 2012, 4:10PM Sony’s first foray into web-connected, app-compatible cameras, the NEX 5R takes a different approach to other Internet-savvy snappers like the and , both of which use Android. Sony has gone down the propri...
The apps might not set your pulse racing, but this well-connected cam is a top gun in its own right...
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DateNovember 28, 2012 Read later : $1000 with 16mm-50mm lens This 16-megapixel compact system camera is the latest development of Sony's NEX range. The overall design has been refined to improve the aesthetic balance of body and lens. When t...
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REVIEW—SONY NEX-5r compact system camera by terry on 21 November 2012 Price: $1000 with 16–50mm lens Nicely refined THE LOW-DOWN: This 16 megapixel camera compact system camera is the latest development of Sony’s NEX range. The overall design has bee...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-05-17 02:33:06
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Both of these mirrorless lens-switchers are the third-generation models in popular series of cameras. They don't have much in common otherwise, though, as the Sony NEX-5R is a close descendent... Our camera lab is pretty busy at the moment, with all kind...
Compact design, goodquality finish, Vertical tilt screen (180° upwards for selfportraits or 45° downwards), Noise is handled very well, WiFi mode with application store for adding functionality...
Slow startup (2.4 seconds!), No builtin flash (separate accessory supplied), Sony's 1855 mm kit lens varies in quality from one model to the next, Optional apps could be better integrated, installation interface isn't great...
The Sony NEX-5R is a logical successor to the NEX-5N with a few improvements to design and handling and added Wi-Fi functions. Although it sounds great on paper, we weren't entirely convinced by the app store system. Plus, the slow start-up ultimately mak...
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Home to some of the finest mirrorless cameras on the market, Sony's NEX series has been defined by thin bodies, oversized mounts, and a... well, we'll be charitable and say "growing" lens selection. Earlier this year, the company decided to complicate its...
It's almost like Sony doesn't want to sell NEX-7s anymore. Apart from a few key missing features—the built-in viewfinder, Tri-Navi control setup, and higher-res sensor—the NEX-5R not only surpasses its predecessor, but competes directly with the top of th...
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Representing some of the finest mirrorless system cameras on the market, Sony's NEX series is defined by thin bodies, oversized mounts, and a... "growing" lens selection. Earlier this year, the company decided to complicate their lineup with a few new opt...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2014-05-17 02:33:06
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Sporting a new, faster autofocus system and Wi-Fi capability, Sony'sNEX-5R with will replace the current NEX-5N. The NEX-5R retains the best of its predecessor, including the 3" 921,600-dot touch-screen LCD; full HD Movie mode with stereo sound; and a...
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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...
Tilting screen, Good controls, Touchscreen, Good selection of filter effects, Excellent image quality...
Tilting rather than articulating screen, Non, standard hot, shoe, Filter effects JPEG only...
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T3.com
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Pro quality shots from a compact camera chassis: that's the pitch for the Sony NEX-5R, its maker's third mid range compact system camera, coming after 2010's Sony NEX-5 and the outwardly similar NEX-5N upgrade. Aimed at ‘intermediate' users, the Sony NEX...
Small camera, large sensor, Superb image quality, Tilting high-res touchscreen...
'Front heavy' in appearance, Pricey, Won't fit in pocket with lens...
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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...
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Unchanged features from the NEX-5N include the accessory shoe, battery and memory card support. Like the 5N, the new camera has no viewfinder but can accept the optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED accessory finder, which sells for AU$349. The NEX-5R will be availa...
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This 16-megapixel compact system camera is the latest development of Sony's NEX range. The overall design has been refined to improve the aesthetic balance of body and lens. When the lens is retracted, it no longer overpowers the body. The NEX bodies have...
We said of an earlier version of the NEX it was the sensible alternative to a DSLR for most people and that is even more true of the NEX-5R. The range of E-mount lenses is constantly growing, so the NEX-5R is the basis of a system that can be as simple or...
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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.Sony's update to it...
It's a very good camera, and the new autofocus is noticeably faster than the AF system on previous NEX cameras. But it's changed the price situation on the whole NEX series — the excellent NEX-F3 is only $599. So are these improvements really worth it? Ma...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
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Nicely refinedThis 16 megapixel camera compact system camera is the latest development of Sony's NEX range. The overall design has been refined to improve the aesthetic balance of body and lens. When the lens is retracted it no longer over-powers the body...
The image quality is excellent, as is to be expected from a sensor also used in DSLRs. The WiFi sharing with smartphones is brilliant – just download the PlayMemories Mobile app and the camera and phone find each other and start communicating in a trice.
This is a beautiful camera, but the beauty is bought at the expense of useability. Even with the touch screen access it is a nuisance to have to go into the menus to set shooting mode. Such basic controls should be on the camera body. And sadly the otherw...
We said of an earlier version of the NEX that it was the sensible alternative to a DSLR for most people and that is even more true of the NEX-...
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Though they're not major, its on the top where we see the main external control enhancements. First, Sony now rings the shutter button with the power switch. This move frees up the back corner to house the best addition on the camera: a second control dia...
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If you're wondering why compact system cameras like Sony's Alpha NEX-5R are gaining in popularity, it's because they are ideal “next step” models. They offer the flexibility of interchangeable lenses without the overwhelming feeling one gets when handling...
Produces great images, even in low light, Good (non-menu) controls, Tilting touchscreen...
Slow autofocus, Confusing menus, Silly “app store” concept...
Overall, the Sony NEX-5R is a very capable interchangeable lens camera. It produces very nice images and overall is thoughtfully designed. There are times that it will totally make you forget about the DSLR you have sitting in your camera bag, and is on...
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When looking at the NEX-5R, one doesn't see a major evolution from the NEX-5 and 5N; though the differences are indeed there on the outside. New to the 5 series are two dials: one is for aperture control while the other is for shutter control. What this...
Great image quality up to 6400, Fast focusing, Compact size, Improved battery life, Addition of new dials to make access to settings much simpler and quicker, WiFi connectivity is very good with the iPad but not so great with Android phones, Overall some...
Our touchscreen wasn't as responsive, Old hot shoe, Weird placement of the playback button, Could have done better with at least an older EVF built in...
Sony's NEX-5R is overall quite a minor update to the old NEX-5N--but the changes that are there really count. The WiFi transmission feature is really quite cool for photographers, journalists or enthusiasts that need to shoot and share on the spot. The n...
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Now here’s another one: a deliciously tiny, mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera that can almost replace many DSLRs on themarket. Sony was one of the early entrants in this game and, in typical fashion, continues to refine the bloodline with this th...
Quality: above average.Why you'd buy the Sony NEX-5R: compact, high quality picture maker.Why you wouldn't: too basic — you need more features.Welcome to another in the NEX line!Sony NEX-5R SpecificationsImage Sensor: 16.1 million effective pixels.Meterin...
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Perhaps that was true last year, when Sony introduced the 5N. This time around, the company has revisited the model and upgraded it with the NEX-5R. The 5R is very similar to the 5N — it has the same photographic capabilities (16-megapixel APS-C sensor, 1...
Great low-light performance, Excellent video capture, Improved handling over previous generation...
Small lens selection, No viewfinder, Controls are still limited...
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The Sony NEX-5R is a new mid-range compact system camera. Featuring a 16.1 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, Fast Hybrid phase- and contrast-detect autofocus system, 49-segment exposure meter and 3-inch, 180° tilting LCD panel with 921,000-dot resolutio...
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Sony's NEX camera series has grown from two models to four, and the new Alpha NEX-5R ($749.99 direct with 18-55mm lens) now occupies a difficult position in the lineup. It costs $150 more than our Editors' Choice entry-level compact interchangeable lens c...
Tilting, touch-screen LCD. Optional EVF available. Built-in Wi-Fi. Great high ISO performance. 9fps burst shooting.
Bottom Line, The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is a small interchangeable-lens camera built around a big, excellent image sensor, but it's a tough sell when you consider the rest of Sony's NEX lineup, including our Editors' Choice, the less-expensive Alpha NEX-F3...
The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is a small interchangeable-lens camera built around a big, excellent image sensor, but it's a tough sell when you consider the rest of Sony's NEX lineup, including our Editors' Choice, the less-expensive Alpha NEX-F3...
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The Sony NEX-5R is a tiny camera. It's just a sensor with a grip and lens mount with a flipping LCD on the back. Once you add a lens and flash or finder, it gets much bigger as shown; the camera itself...
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More Info Sony announces 16.1MP NEX-5R with Fast Hybrid AF, WiFi and downloadable apps Sony Alpha NEX-6 sample shots and video Sony NEX-6 mirrorless cam squeezes in between 5R and 7 with WiFi, EVF and dedicated mode dial By some accounts, Sony botched the...
Drastically improved focusing performanceExcellent image quality and battery life10 frames-per-second stills180-degree rotatable LCD...
No microphone inputWiFi app issues at launch...
Sony's third-generation NEX-5 delivers excellent performance for a manageable price...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2014-05-17 02:33:06
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Take one look at Sony's NEX-5R and it could easily be mistaken for the NEX-5N. Other than a few minor body changes, the third incarnation in Sony's NEX-5 range looks almost identical to what has rolled off the production line before. The NEX-5R is a co...
Flip out screen, selftimer function, top plate scroll dial, top plate function button, image quality...
Small touch screen buttons, unintuitive menu system, lack of mode dial, lack of builtin flash...
Though the NEX-5R is a completely new Sony CSC it must be said that it doesn't offer a vast amount more than what we've seen before in the NEX-5N. It handles very similarly in the hand and other than providing the options to transfer images directly t...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body & Design Sony NEX-5R Hands-on Preview August 2012 | By Lars Rehm and Richard Butler Preview based on a pre-production NEX-5R with firmware 01 The Alpha NEX-5R is Sony's seventh NEX camera and the third in its '5'...
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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.AdvertisementSony's u...
Its a very good camera, and the new autofocus is noticeably faster than the AF system on previous NEX cameras. But its changed the price situation on the whole NEX series—last years NEX-5N with a lens now costs just $500. And, the excellent NEX-F3 is o...
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Many decades ago lens adapters were popular because cameras and lenses didn't communicate with each other, and because cameras and lenses were all made by different companies anyway. Today it's fool...
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