The NEX-5 embodies the out-of-the-box thinking that gadgeteers often admire about Sony. This camera brings together features from both point-and-shoots and DSLRs. Its high-performance features, including the 14.2-megapixel, APS-C CMOS sensor, a 25-point auto focus system, and a 7 fps burst mode, go beyond the world of compact cameras.
Yet, the NEX-5's 10-oz body is so compact (4 3/8-by-2 3/8-inches) that the diameter of the 18-55mm E-mount lens barrel extends above the top plate. The 3-inch LCD screen (921,600 dots) occupies most of the real estate on the back of the body, leaving just enough space for three buttons and a dial. And even though the NEX-5 is petite, it’s still comfortable to hold.
The LCD borrows one of my favorite features from the compact world. It angles upward 80-degrees and downward 45-degrees. That means no matter which angle you want to hold the camera for shooting, you can adjust the screen to accommodate, which encourages you to shoot more creatively. Keep in mind there’s no optical or electronic viewfinder (though an optional electric viewfinder can be purchased separately). So, whether you like it or not, composing via the LCD is the only game in town.
Yet, the NEX-5's 10-oz body is so compact (4 3/8-by-2 3/8-inches) that the diameter of the 18-55mm E-mount lens barrel extends above the top plate. The 3-inch LCD screen (921,600 dots) occupies most of the real estate on the back of the body, leaving just enough space for three buttons and a dial. And even though the NEX-5 is petite, it’s still comfortable to hold.
The LCD borrows one of my favorite features from the compact world. It angles upward 80-degrees and downward 45-degrees. That means no matter which angle you want to hold the camera for shooting, you can adjust the screen to accommodate, which encourages you to shoot more creatively. Keep in mind there’s no optical or electronic viewfinder (though an optional electric viewfinder can be purchased separately). So, whether you like it or not, composing via the LCD is the only game in town.
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