Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Nex-n5 video features

The Nex-5n is an exciting camera from a video perspective. Its headline video features are AVCHD 2nd generation recording format at 1080 / 60p, 24p, auto-focus during video, low noise and a huge aps-c sensor. some of the often overlooked features are...

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

nex-5n nex-c3 size comparison

Sony Nex-5n and nex-c3 size comparison.
We take a look at the form factors and weights of these two small bodied large sensored cameras and provide some insight as to which could be best for you.

nex-5n introduction

nex-5n

This is a blog about the Sony NEX-5N and comparisons of the Nex-5n vs other cameras including the e-p3, e-pl3, gf1 and 600d.



The nex-5n is an ILC (interchangable lens camera) produced by Sony. Its headline features are a 16mp APS-C sensor, 3 inch tilting touchscreen, full HD 1080p60 video with tracking auto focus, a high 10fps continuous drive mode and of course the

body size, the nex-5n is about the same size as its little brother the nex-c3 which is ridiculously small.

Below is a size comparison of the Nex-c5 Nex-5n and Nex-7 and a Canon 550d for scale. As you can see these cameras are tiny.
nex-5n size comparison
Below is a full specifications sheet for the nex-5n, if i have missed any specs please let me know and I will add them in.

Sensor
Max resolution4912 x 3264
Image ratio w:h3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels16.1 megapixels
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorBionz
Image
ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceYes
Image stabilizationLens
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levelsFine, Standard
Optics & Focus
AutofocusContrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Live View
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points25
Lens mountSony E Mount
Focal length multiplier1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDTilting
Screen size3"
Screen dots920,000
Touch screenYes
Live viewYes
Viewfinder typeElectronic (optional)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesYes
Built-in flashNo
Flash range12 m
External flashYes (Accessory Port)
Flash modesAuto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Continuous driveYes (10 fps)
Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
FormatAVCHD
Audio channelsStereo
ClipsYes (1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps))
HD Modes1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
FPS1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Storage
Storage typesSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage includedNone
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMIYes (Mini Type C)
WirelessEyeFi
Remote controlYes (InfraRed (optional))
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA)460
Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
Dimensions111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5")
Other features
Orientation sensorYes