NEX 5N Catalogue

Interchangeable-lens digital camera

Main specifications General

LCD monitor

Camera type

Interchangeable-lens digital camera

Type

7.5 cm (3.0-type) wide, TFT, Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack technology

Lens compatibility

Sony E-mount lenses

Touch panel

Yes, electrostatic type

Image sensor

Number of dots (total)

921,600 dots

Type

APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters

Brightness control

Auto, Manual (5 steps), Sunny Weather mode

Number of pixels (approx.)

16.1 megapixels (effective),16.7 megapixels (total)

Adjustable angle

Up approx. 80 degrees, down 45 degrees

Image sensor aspect ratio

3:2

Display contents

Graphic Display, Display All Info, Big Font Size Disp., No Disp. Info, Histogram, For Viewfinder

Anti-dust system

Charge protection coating on filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism

Real-time image-adjustment display

Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style

Recording system (still image) JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.2 format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)

Recording format 3:2 aspect ratio

Image size (pixels)

Focus check

Peaking (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)

Face Detection Modes

L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)

MF Assist (4.8x, 9.5x)

On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; max. eight faces detected

Other features Smile Shutter

16:9 aspect ratio

L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)

Sweep Panorama

Wide: horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 2160 x 5536 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), vertical 2160 x 3872 (8.4M)

Smile Shutter (3 steps), Shooting Tips, Help Guide

Digitial zoom

3D Sweep Panorama Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)

Type

Precision Digital Zoom, 1.1x-10x

Shutter Type

Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Shutter speed

1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb

Image quality modes

RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard

Flash sync. speed

1/160 sec.

Picture Effect

11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature

Electronic front shutter curtain

Yes, On/Off

Creative Style

Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)

Type

Dynamic range functions

Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1 EV step)

Type

External flash (supplied) attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal 2

Guide No.

7 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)

Color space

sRGB, Adobe RGB

Flash coverage

16 mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)

Control

Pre-flash TTL

Recording system (movie)

SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization) Not supported (image stabilization supported by lens)

Flash

Recording format

AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)/MP4

Flash compensation

+/- 2 EV in 0.3 EV steps

Video compression

MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)

Flash modes

Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Red-eye Reduction (On/Off), Rear Sync.

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC

Recycling time

Approx. 4 sec.

External flash

Smart Accessory Terminal compatible flash HVL-F20S (optional)

AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH) NTSC* MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps)

Image size (pixels) * NTSC/PAL

compatibility depends on region

Drive Modes

Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing, Remote Cdr (with optional Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1)

Speed (approx., max.)*

Speed Priority Continuous mode: 10 fps

No. of recordable frames (approx.)*

Fine: 10 frames, Standard: 10 frames, RAW: 6 frames, RAW & JPEG: 4 frames

AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28 Mbps/PS, 50i/24 Mbps/ FX, 50i/17 Mbps/FH, 25p/24 Mbps/FX, 25p/17 Mbps/FH) PAL* MP4: 1440 x 1080 (25 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (25 fps/3 Mbps)

Media Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card

Playback

Noise reduction Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low White balance Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C. Filter (G7 to M7 15-step, A7 to B7 15-step), Custom, WB fine adjustment

Modes Focus system

* May vary depending on shooting conditions and media.

Modes

Single (with or without shooting information, RGB histogram, and highlight/shadow warning), 6/12-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 14x, M: 11x, S: 7.3x, Panorama (Standard): 24x, Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec., Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect

Interface PC interface

Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP

Type

Contrast-detection AF

HD output

HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD

Focus point

25 points

Smart Accessory Terminal 2

Sensitivity range

EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)

Focus modes

Autofocus, DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus

AF modes

AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF

Yes Windows XP SP3*, Windows Vista SP2**, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (10.3-10.6) * 64-bit edition and starter edition not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) v2.0 or later required to create discs. ** Starter edition not supported.

Focus area

Multi Point (25 points)/Center-weighted/Flexible Spot

Audio

Other features

Tracking focus, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF micro adjustment, Eye-start AF (only available with optional LA-EA2 and FDA-EV1S attached)

Microphone

Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-SST1 (optional)

Speaker

Built-in monaural; volume setting in 8 steps

AF illuminator

Built-in LED

Print

0.3 m - 4.0 m (E 16mm F2.8), 0.5 m - 3.0 m (E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS)

Compatible standards

AF illuminator range (approx.)

Compatible OS (USB connection)

Exposure control

Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting

Custom function

Metering type

1200-zone evaluative metering

Type

Metering sensor

Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor

Power

Metering sensitivity

EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)

Battery

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50

Metering modes

Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

Still images

Approx. 430 images (CIPA standard)

Exposure modes

iAUTO, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection

Movies

Approx. 29 minutes, MP4 format movie for up to approx. 2 GB.

External power

AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)

Scene Selection

Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight

Weight

Exposure compensation

+/- 3 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)

Bracketing

3 continuous exposures in 0.3 or 0.7 EV steps

With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo

Approx. 269 g (9.5 oz.)

AE lock

AE is locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode.

Body only

Approx. 210 g (7.4 oz.)

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO 100-25600 (in 1 EV steps), Auto (ISO 100-3200)

Custom key settings

Dimensions W x H x D (excluding protrusions)

Approx. 110.8 x 58.8 x 38.2 mm (4 3/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 9/16 in.)

Operating temperature

Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

Range

32-104º F/0-40º C

System requirements of bundled software Image Data Converter SR/Image Data Lightbox SR

PMB

Microsoft Windows®

Macintosh

Microsoft Windows®

Windows® XP SP3 *2/Windows Vista® SP2 *3/ Windows 7 SP1

Mac OS X (10.3 - 10.6)

Windows® XP SP3 *2/Windows Vista® SP2 *3/ Windows 7 SP1

CPU

Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster recommended) Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo, or faster recommended

Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faste/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster)

Memory

512 MB or more

1 GB or more

512 MB or more/for HD movies, 1 GB or more

OS *1

Operating energy consumption: 2.15 W Operating energy consumption has been reduced by approx.

23% compared with the previous model, NEX-5.

The 2012 Sony World Photography Awards is now accepting entries until January 4, 2012. For more details, visit the website at www.worldphoto.org.

*1 Compatible operating system: factory preinstalled only. *2 64-bit edition and starter edition not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) v2.0 or later required to create discs. *3 Starter edition not supported.

Trademarks & Remarks * is a trademark of Sony Corporation. * Exmor , BIONZ , BRAVIA , SteadyShot, VAIO , InfoLithium , Memory Stick , Translucent Mirror Technology , Tru-Finder Memory Stick PRO Duo , and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. * PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. are trademarks. * Blu-ray Disc and * AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive , and their respective logos, are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. * SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. * HDMI, HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. * iMovie is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Works with iMovie logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. * All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. * InfoLithium is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption.

Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the mark.

• Screen displays are simulated.

• Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.

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Seize the moment, with beauty and grace Before those once-in-a lifetime moments slip away, capture them in beautiful photos and movies with Sony

NEX-5N. This feature-rich addition to our

E-mount interchangeable-lens

cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision of advanced-class cameras into a slim, wonderfully stylish little body that goes where you go. Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced features make it easy for anyone to seize the moment.

Powerful and efficient to deliver unsurpassed performance and image quality

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Unbeatable duo — Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor + BIONZ™ For richly detailed images with smooth tonal gradations, nothing beats Exmor and BIONZ. The new APS-C size sensor with 16.1 megapixels* has the same surface area as sensors found in larger advanced-class DSLRs — an advantage that translates into superb image quality. Signal noise that can degrade image quality has been markedly re-

duced thanks to proprietary processing technologies at the sensor, which cut noise before image data is sent to the processor. After this, the powerful BIONZ image processing engine converts the vast amounts of data into beautiful, high-quality photos and movies. * Effective pixels (approx.)

Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C size)

Micro Four Thirds sensor

1/2.4 sensor (common in compact digital cameras) The APS-C size sensor is more than 13x larger than 1/2.4-size sensors and 1.6x larger than Mirco Four Thirds sensors.

Wide-ranging AUTO ISO and ultra-high sensitivity of 25600 The AUTO ISO sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 3200 lets you shoot handheld in dimly lit situations without a flash or tripod. For particularly difficult situations, such as when a fast shutter speed is

needed to freeze action in low light, ISO can be manually boosted to 25600. And even at high ISO speeds, advanced BIONZ image processing dramatically reduces noises for cleaner images.

ISO 1600

ISO 6400

ISO 25600 Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA (SEL24F18Z), 1/125 sec., F4, ISO 1600, Auto white balance

Agile and precise to capture every fleeting moment beautifully

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Minimal release time lag for lightning-quick response

Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images

Face Registration for catching familiar faces at their best

Life’s moments can slip away in a blink so we decreased the release time lag to an astounding 0.02 sec. — five times faster than NEX-5 and the world’s fastest among interchangeable-lens cameras*.

With response this quick, you now have the means to instantly capture spontaneous movement since there is virtually no delay when pressing the shutter.

25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers precise results with any subject for both photos and movies. The strategically placed AF points cover a wide area of the frame, making it easy to change composition and track moving subjects while maintaining focus.

Two autofocus modes — Single-shot AF (AF-S) and Continuous AF (AF-C) — along with three Autofocus Area settings — 25-point Multi, user-selectable Flexible Spot, and Center — utilize an advanced new AF algorithm for outstanding performance and speed.

And when autofocus is not desired, you can switch to Manual Focus (MF) or Direct Manual Focus (DMF).

NEX-5N comes with new Face Registration, intelligent technology based on Sony’s renowned Face Detection.

This lets you register up to eight faces, which the camera instantly recognizes and uses as the basis for adjusting focus, exposure, image processing and flash output — the perfect way to capture people at their most beautiful best. Face Registration can combine with Smile Shutter so that all you have to do is point the camera at a friendly smile and let NEX-5N do the rest!

* As of August 2011. Figure is approximate and represents the fastest release time possible; CIPA measurement.

NEX-5N

NEX-5

Screen shown when registering faces.

Focus made one-touch simple, even on moving subjects

Decisive moments captured at a blazing 10 fps

The new touch screen puts focus at your fingertips. Just touch a subject on the LCD monitor and NEX-5N focuses on it for crisp, clear photos and movies. And when used with Sony’s new Tracking Focus function, focus locks onto the subject, keeping even moving subjects in sharp focus. Tracking Focus is the hassle-free way to maintain focus, even when zooming or changing composition.

High-speed shooting at up to 10 frames per second — the world’s fastest* — in Speed Priority Continuous mode is ideal for capturing fast-breaking action. Powerful BIONZ processing combines with rapid data readout to easily process the 16.1 megapixels of data from Exmor. In addition, the 10-second self-timer can shoot up to three shots at a time.

* Among mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras as of August 2011. Continuous speed varies depending on shooting conditions and memory cards. Focus and exposure are locked at the first shot.

E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210), 1/250 sec., F7.1, ISO 400, Auto white balance

Serious options for seriously dedicated photographers

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Electronic Viewfinder FDA-EV1S

Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 78.5 x 86.5 x 44 mm (3 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)

Weight

Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.)

High-resolution and high-contrast, variable-angle OLED viewfinder 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G), Mount Adaptor LA-EA2, 1/1000 sec., F4.5, ISO 320, Auto white balance

New mount adaptor for Sony A-mount lenses Turn your creativity loose with Sony A-mount lenses. Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 gives you entry to these fine optics, from fisheye and ultra wideangle to super telephoto, including our acclaimed G Lens series and Carl Zeiss lenses. Equipped with award-win-

ning Translucent Mirror Technology, the new adaptor also enables fast, highperformance phase-detection AF. Notes: • Compatible with NEX-5, NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10 and NEX-FS100 after firmware update. • Not compatible with teleconverters. AF not supported with the STF lens.

For enhanced shooting versatility, the attachable XGA OLED Tru-Finder FDA-EV1S* makes a great addition, allowing you to cradle NEX-5N and compose pictures similar to advanced-class cameras. Delivering high-resolution and high-contrast, this OLED viewfinder also provides useful shooting information so you can adjust settings without taking your eye off the composition. Sensors in the eyepiece automatically activate the

viewfinder when you put it to your eye, turning the LCD monitor off in the process. Take your eye from the viewfinder and it goes off while the LCD monitor springs back to life. * Not compatible with NEX-5, NEX-3 or NEX-C3.

Electronic Viewfinder FDA-EV1S Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 26.2 x 34.5 x 40.4 mm (1 1/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)

Weight

Approx. 26 g (0.9 oz.)

Generic electronic viewfinder

XGA OLED Tru-Finder

A new take on video for truly inspired moviemaking

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Smooth and natural Full HD movies, now at 60p (50p for PAL)

Traditional artistic expression at 24p (25p for PAL)

Lightweight, compact clip-on LCD monitor (optional)

Full HD never looked this good. Thanks to 60 fps readout from the Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, you can now shoot movies at a breathtaking 60p — a world first for interchangeable-lens cameras*. And with a vast array of lenses from which to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses**, the quality and content of movies are only limited by your imagination. The extended ISO range produces clean footage in dimly lit settings to capture all the mood and magic of the moment. Support for MP4 facilitates posting video clips to blogs while AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) capability delivers richly detailed 1920 x 1080 Full HD.

Support for shooting at 24p makes NEX-5N ideal for any creator who wants to retain the same look as traditional cinema — a nice addition that aspiring filmmakers are sure to appreciate.

Enjoy more comfortable shooting and playback with Clip-on LCD Monitor CLM-V55*. Boasting a 5” WVGA LCD monitor with a wide viewing angle, pixel magnification and sunshade, this option contributes to easier, more accurate manual focusing.

Dedicated button for fast, one-touch access when recording movies When the action begins, just press the dedicated MOVIE button to begin recording, then press again to stop. A super-easy way that assures you never miss a precious moment.

* With APS-C size sensors as of August 2011. ** Require Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1.

Complete creative control over the entire movie

Audio excellence for capturing every sound of the scene

Unlike most non-professional camcorders, NEX-5N offers more control over camera settings, giving you the ability to carefully craft each scene for maximum impact. With P/A/S/M modes, you can precisely adjust exposure and control defocus, two important creative tools that are typically performed automatically with camcorders.

You can also use Creative Style and Photo Creativity to emphasize mood or completely transform the look of your movies. In addition, new Tracking Focus automatically keeps the subject in focus, even when moving.

NEX-5N has a built-in stereo microphone that records audio with the same accuracy for which Sony is famous, and with minimal noise and wind effects. Optional Stereo Microphone ECM-SST1 can be attached to the camera’s Smart Accessory Terminal 2 to provide directional audio coverage at either 90° or 120°.

* Requires Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H or AC Adaptor AC- PW10AM and Bracket VCT 55LH to attach (all optional).

Superlative Sony lenses for photography at its finest More than a camera, NEX-5N is the foundation of a photographic system with a full complement of precision optics suitable for the most discriminating photographer. High-performance E-mount lenses, designed specifically for NEX-5N and other cameras in the series, cover focal lengths from 16 mm to 210 mm and include both zoom and fixedfocal length lenses. NEX-5N also supports almost the entire range of Sony A-mount lenses*. Featuring superior color reproduction, excellent contrast and outstanding sharpness, A-mount lenses offer more creative possibilities and shooting enjoyment. * Require Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1.

Stereo Microphone ECM-SST1 (optional)

The easy camera that invites you to shoot, and shoot again

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Easy operation a touch away on the LCD monitor

Background defocus control for emphasizing subjects

Combining effects for total control of the final look

Scene Selection for perfect results anytime, anywhere

NEX-5N brings the easy familiarity of touch-screen operation to the realm of full-featured, interchangeable-lens cameras. Its electrostatic touch-screen LCD monitor is wonderfully responsive and adds a new level of comfort. All it takes is a light flick or press to navigate menus or change settings. Adjusting, shooting and viewing can all be performed intuitively via the touch screen, which also works in combination with the control wheel and context-sensitive soft keys.

The ability to control background defocus via the lens aperture is one of the advantages of interchangeablelens cameras. NEX-5N makes it easy to utilize this technique. Just compose the shot, use the control wheel or touch screen to achieve the right amount of defocus, then shoot. It’s that easy!

For added creative control, you can combine and preview multiple settings and effects simultaneously. This expands photographic expression by giving you the means to explore a variety of looks before taking the shot.

Eight Scene Selection modes allow you to automatically adjust basic shooting parameters like aperture, shutter speed, white balance and others to match the scene. A wide range of settings — Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Twilight — cover just about any shooting situation.

No effects

Crisp

Operation tailored to fit your own shooting style Defocus

Brightness (exposure) adjusted

More background defocus

Crisp

Color (white balance) adjusted

Photo Creativity, now with touch-screen convenience For those whose artistic aspirations exceed their photographic knowledge, there is Photo Creativity — a simple way to access the vast array of creative modes. And now with the convenient touch screen, Photo Creativity is easier than ever. While in intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode, just press an icon to choose the mode, then tap or slide your finger on the display to modify settings. Changes to Brightness, Color, Vividness, Background Defocus and Picture Effect settings are displayed in real-time*, giving you the opportunity to tweak the look of photos and movies to match your creative urge.

Defocus

Streamline shooting operations by configuring NEX-5N according to how you shoot. When using P/A/S/M modes, you can get instant access to frequently used settings by customizing controls. Soft key C can be assigned up to five different functions, while the Right key and Soft key B can be assigned one function each*. * Available functions that can be assigned depend on the key being customized.

Less background defocus Soft key A Soft key C

Exposure, white balance and saturation for realistic images

Point-and-shoot convenience with iAuto mode

Properly adjusting Brightness (exposure), Color (white balance) and Vividness (saturation) makes photos and movies come alive with a realism that is nothing short of breathtaking. NEX-5N makes this easy, allowing you to preview results so you never have to guess as to how the final image will look.

Despite its many advanced functions for serious photography, NEX-5N also takes great snaps. Just select iAuto mode and let the camera do the rest, automatically adjusting settings to match the scene. A fun, carefree way to shoot that makes it easy for anyone to obtain beautiful photos and movies.

Left key/right key Soft key B

* Some Picture Effect modes are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies.

: Photo Creativity settings

The dream camera that opens the door wide to creativity

HDR Painting

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Miniature

Soft Focus

Rich-tone Monochrome

Creative Style for heightened photographic expression

Partial Color (Red)

Partial Color (Yellow)

Partial Color (Blue)

Partial Color (Green)

Pop Color

Retro Photo

Toy Camera

High Contrast Monochrome

Posterization (Color)

Posterization (B/W)

Picture Effect for tapping your artistic instincts

Flattering portraits and group photos made easy

Unleash your full creative potential with Picture Effect, a fun and simple way to turn mundane scenes into exciting works of art. 11 modes with options give you a total of 15 effects for endless artistic possibilities. Real-time preview is available for most effects, letting you experiment to satisfy your creative self.

New modes found on NEX-5N are HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus, Soft High-key (which replaces High-key) and Miniature*, a unique effect that transforms scenes to look like photos of miniature models.

Soft Skin Effect offers a new way to obtain eye-catching portraits and group photos. Employing Sony’s renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces or completely removes fine wrinkles and freckles. The effect can be applied simultaneously to as many as eight faces per photo, and can be adjusted in three levels: Low, Mid and High.

* New modes (except Soft High-key) are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies. Also, they are accessed via the Brightness/ Color item in the menu.

On

Soft High-key

Six Creative Style modes let you determine the look and mood of photos and movies before you shoot.

Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on the scene. Each mode can be fine tuned in order to get just the right look.

Standard

Off

Sunset

Standard

Provides rich gradation and realistic colors. Ideal for a wide range of scenes and subjects.

Vivid

Increases contrast and saturation.

Ideal for flowers, foliage, sky and ocean.

Portrait

Decreases sharpness and saturation.

For soft, rich and natural skin tones.

Landscape

Increases saturation, contrast and sharpness, and strengthens blues and greens. Ideal for scenery and mountains.

Susnet

Increases saturation and strengthens reds. Ideal for sunsets with or without people.

B/W

Removes all color information to produce rich monochrome prints.

A galaxy of advancements for bringing photographs to life

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E 16mm F2.8 (SEL16F28), 1/500 sec., F3.2, ISO 200, Auto white balance

Sweep Panorama, now available in eye-popping 3D

Hand-held Twilight mode for dazzling, low-noise night shots

Anti Motion Blur mode for low-light and telephoto shots

Auto HDR mode for photos with a realism you can feel

Capture all the splendor of a majestic landscape or electric cityscape with Sweep Panorama. Just gently sweep the camera in a smooth arc while shooting, either side-to-side or up/ down. NEX-5N takes a series of shots then stitches them together into a seamless, high-resolution panoramic photo ready for large-format printing or playback on HDTV. And now there’s 3D Sweep Panorama, which produces dynamic 3D panoramas for playback on 3D-compatible HDTVs.

Discover how easy it is to produce night shots with all the vibrancy of the original scene. In Hand-held Twilight mode, NEX-5N fires off six photos at high speed and composites them to create one low-noise photo. Thanks to the excellent performance of the Exmor sensor and BIONZ image processing, your night shots will sparkle with markedly reduced graininess and noise without the need for a tripod.

Fully leverage Sony’s image analysis and compositing technologies with Anti Motion Blur mode. After taking six shots at high speed, NEX-5N aligns and combines them into a single photo.

This mode is ideal when long shutter speeds result in blurry photos, such as when shooting in dimly lit settings or at telephoto focal lengths. It also improves portraits by eliminating the need for flash.

Delight in the remarkable depth and realism that Auto HDR mode lends photos. This mode is ideal for capturing dramatically lit scenes that are often difficult to record when shooting conventionally due to great variances in light and shadow. NEX-5N takes three shots at different exposures — one each for highlights, mid tones and shadows — then digitally combines them into one photo, which is saved along with the mid-tone exposure. For enhanced creative control over a wide range of lighting situations, you can set the HDR exposure range to cover six steps, from 1 EV to 6 EV.

Note: Sweep Panorama typically produces best results when shooting at wide-angle focal lengths.

Exposure for shadows Exposure for highlights

Exposure for mid tones

Final photo, with highlights, mid tones and shadows properly exposed

D-Range Optimizer for nicely balanced shadows and highlights Easily handle tricky lighting like backlit subjects with D-Range Optimizer (DRO).

Like Auto HDR, this intelligent feature helps capture high-contrast scenes in photos that closely resemble the range of lighting as perceived by the human eye. But unlike Auto HDR, DRO can also be used for shooting moving subjects and high-speed continuous shooting.

Set it to Auto and let NEX-5N decide the appropriate optimization or manually select from five levels.

Without D-Range Optimizer

With D-Range Optimizer (Level 3)

Attention to details that helps you every step of the way

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Up close and personal with Precision Digital Zoom

Manual focus, fast and easy with MF Assist

1200-zone metering that never disappoints

Anti-dust system that drastically minimizes spot marks

Even when you’ve maxed out the reach of your telephoto zoom lens, you can still get closer with Precision Digital Zoom. Delivering up to 10x magnification of the central area of the frame, this convenient feature works with any E-mount or A-mount lens, including fixed-focal length lenses.

Take the hassle out of focusing manually with MF Assist. This function enlarges the portion of the composition on which focus is being performed, making it a snap to obtain razor-sharp focus. Choose from two magnifications — 4.8x or 9.5x — depending on the subject. MF Assist is a great aid for macro photography or when shooting at large apertures.

Advanced 1200-zone metering delivers precise exposures, deftly handling the most difficult lighting situations with ease. Employing a sophisticated scene analysis algorithm and BIONZ image processing, the system evaluates light levels and color distribution, then calculates exposure to suit each image. And for easier metering, you can assign the AE lock function to a custom key.

Dust may enter the camera when changing lenses, which can impair image quality. To solve this, NEX-5N has a new anti-dust system that keeps dust off the optical filter in front of the image sensor. When the camera is turned off, the filter vibrates ultrasonically to shake off dust, resulting in reduced spots on images.

Precision Digital Zoom off

Precision Digital Zoom at 10x magnification

MF Assist on (9.5x magnification)

P/A/S/M modes for unsurpassed creative flexibility NEX-5N offers the same level of artistic freedom as other advanced-class cameras thanks to P/A/S/M modes. Program (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), and Manual (M) exposure modes let you control the look of photos and movies.

White balance control for evoking the right mood Control the color of photos and movies by adjusting white balance. Add a charming warmth to a candlelit moment, pump up the violet in a brilliant sunset, or inject a soothing blue calm to a mountain lake. Nine presets, two custom settings and a color temperature scale help you choose the proper white balance. You can also select Auto for lifelike colors no matter what the scene.

Confirming focus with the Peaking function Make sure your subject is properly in focus with the Peaking function. This detects the area where focus is sharpest then highlights it for confirmation. You can change the sensitivity of the Peaking function as well as highlight color.

NEX-5N’s multi-slot storage bay supports a wide variety of recording media, including Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro HG Duo as well as SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi media.

Long-lasting battery with power to spare

Peaking function on

Improved battery performance lets you take up to 430 images* — approximately 30% more than NEX-5 — and enjoy longer shooting and playback times on a single charge. * CIPA standard

White balance fine-adjustment display

Resulting photo

Optical filter with anti-static coating

NP-FW50

Generic LCD monitor with troublesome reflections

Tiltable display

Hold the camera high to shoot over crowds, get eye to eye with pets, or place it low to the ground for a startling view of life looking up.

Clear protective cover LCD TruBlack display eliminates reflections

In-camera assistance that increases photographic skills

Multi-slot memory card support for flexible storage

contrast. Monitor brightness can be adjusted manually or automatically, and Sunny Weather mode boosts brightness when viewing under exceptionally bright light. The monitor angles 80° up and 45° down, allowing you to shoot from unusual perspectives.

Dust particles dislodged by vibration.

NEX-5N really shines with the included external flash. Simply attach it to Smart Accessory Terminal 2, flip up the head and you’re ready to go. It has a Guide Number of 7 (ISO 100/meters) and an angle-of-view that provides coverage for a 16 mm lens. Power is supplied by the camera so there’s no need for batteries.

Resulting photo

The big, bright 3.0-type (7.5 cm) LCD monitor offers a crisp 921K-dot resolution and wide 16:9 aspect ratio — perfect for Full HD movies and panoramas. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for more vibrant colors, deeper blacks and excellent

Anti-dust system Image sensor

Stylish, ultra-compact flash to brighten any occasion

Tiltable Xtra Fine LCD monitor with TruBlack technology

Obtain in-camera shooting advice with Shooting Tips. Both beginners and advanced users can benefit greatly from these useful pointers. And with Help Guide Display, which shows short explanations as you navigate through menus, you’ll be able to enjoy NEX5N’s great features without having to tote the manual.

A host of playback features that heighten enjoyment Enjoy your photos and movies to the max with NEX-5N’s playback features.

Flick the screen to browse content, or use the control wheel. You can enlarge images for closer inspection, and the built-in speaker lets you listen to audio in movies. Even Sweep Panorama* images can be viewed on the camera. Other features include index view for viewing content by date and various slideshow styles. * Viewing 3D Sweep Panorama images requires a 3D-compatible HDTV.

Anti-reflective film Reinforced glass Resin filling

Bundled software and compatibility with a wide variety of devices A full software suite simplifies content management while excellent device support offers more ways to enjoy photos and movies. PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Image Data Converter SR and Data Lightbox SR are powerful tools for editing, searching and managing content. Easy connectivity to Sony BRAVIA, Blu-ray Disc players and VAIO further expands enjoyment.

PMB (Picture Motion Browser)

It’s easy to watch photos and movies on a Sony PlayStation®3, too. PlayMemories™ software lets you view, organize, scroll and zoom regular photos, panoramic images and 3D images, while Filmy™* software lets you play AVCHD movies and search through footage.

Thanks to the power of PS3, you’ll find the content you seek with utmost speed and operational ease. * Not compatible with 60p (50p for PAL) movies.

BRAVIA HDTV

PlayStation®3

Give your creative vision room to grow with superb Sony lenses

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A selection of fine optics for any situation or subject

Interchangeable E-mount lenses — Perfect for photos and movies Open the door to your creative passion with compact, high-performance Sony E-mount and A-mount lenses. The superior optical performance of these lenses makes them ideal for shooting both photos and movies.

E 16mm F2.8 (SEL16F28)

Ultra Wide Converter (VCL-ECU1) 1/8 sec., F7.1, ISO 200, Auto white balance (Incandescent)

Sony A-mount lenses — The choice of professionals Over 30 A-mount lenses — from fisheye and ultra wide-angle to macro and super telephoto — empower you to shoot like a pro. Precision optics for serious photographers who demand the best. Just attach one of the optional mount adaptors and you’re ready to go. And with new Mount Adaptor LAEA2 and its award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology, you can use fast, high-performance phase-detection AF.

1/800 sec., F2.0, ISO 100, Auto white balance

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Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA (SEL24F18Z)

E 50mm F1.8 OSS (SEL50F18)

Fast, wide-angle Carl Zeiss lens ideal for landscapes, cityscapes and group photos. The wide maximum aperture and superior optics make this lens ideal for shooting in dimly lit settings. A minimum focus distance of 16 cm provides close-up capability.

Fast, medium telephoto well suited for portraits. The combination of focal length and circular aperture create lovely background defocus. Built-in image stabilization and a wide maximum aperture deliver exceptional low-light performance.

Fisheye Converter (VCL-ECF1)

E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855)

E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200)

1/20 sec., F5, ISO 800, Auto white balance (Incandescent)

1/1000 sec., F3.5, ISO 200, Auto white balance

NEW NEW

Mount Adaptor LA-EA2

Mount Adaptor LA-EA1

E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210)

E 30mm F3.5 Macro (SEL30M35)

Slim telephoto zoom lens weighing only 345 g that makes an ideal complement to SEL1855. With outstanding optical performance over the entire zoom range, this lens is an excellent choice for portraits, sports and nature photography.

Ultra lightweight macro lens with a minimum focus distance of only 9.5 cm. The quiet autofocus drive and rugged aluminum-alloy body make this lens an outstanding choice for nature photography.

Case and accessories are for illustration purposes only.

A system of excellence in unmistakable Sony style

NEW

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Body Case

LCS-EB50*

Black

* Exclusive for NEX-5N

Brown

White

NEW

Lens Jacket

NEW

LCS-EL50*

Black Brown * Requires Body Case LCS-EB50 (sold separately)

NEW

NEW

Electronic Viewfinder

FDA-EV1S

Optical Viewfinder*

LCS-BBF

FDA-SV1

LCS-EMF

Soft Carrying Case

White

Accessory Kit

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50

VF-49CPAM VF-67CPAM

Flash

LCS-WR2AM

ACC-HDFW HDMI Cable (Mini) Approx. 2 m DLC-HEM20

Circular PL Filter

* For SEL16F28

Pink

Wrapping Cloth

LCS-EMC

MC Protector

NP-FW50/2NP-FW50

VF-49MPAM VF-67MPAM

Soft Carrying Case

Brown

Rechargeable Battery Pack

ECM-SST1

White

Soft Carrying Case

Black

Stereo Microphone

Accessory Kit

Soft Carrying Case LCS-U10

ACC-FW1E

HVL-F20S ND Filter

Black

Brown

Gray

Pink

Red

Black

Brown

White

Red

Shoulder Strap

NEW

VF-49NDAM VF-67NDAM

NEW

STP-XH1

Mount Adaptor

NEW

LA-EA2

LCD Protect Semi Hard Sheet

PCK-LM1EA

Shoulder Strap

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50

LCD Protect Sheet

PCK-LS1EM

MC Protector

Battery Charger

BC-VW1

STP-XS3

Black

NEW

Brown

Black

Wrist Strap

Soft Carrying Case

STP-WS1

LCS-EMG1

Pink

Black

Brown

White

Berry Pink

Shoulder Strap

Mount Adaptor

Beige

Pink

Rear Lens Cap/Body Cap

LA-EA1

STP-XSG1

ALC-R1EM/ALC-B1EM

AC Adaptor

AC-PW20

White

Number of recordable still images Image quality mode (image size L 16M, aspect ratio 3:2)

Controls

Standard

Remote sensor AF illuminator/ Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp

USB terminal

RAW

290

80

105

Control wheel

4 GB

820

590

155

215

Soft keys

8 GB

1650

1150

320

440

16 GB

3300

2400

640

880

32 GB

6700

4800

1250

1750

Light sensor Microphone

RAW & JPEG

410

LCD monitor/ Touch screen

Shutter button

Fine

2 GB

When aspect ratio is set to 16:9, you can record more images than shown in the table above. However, if set to RAW, the number is the same as that shown above.

Recording time for movies Hook for shoulder strap HDMI terminal

Recording Setting

Smart Accessory Terminal 2 Speaker

Lens release button

Playback button MOVIE button ON/OFF (Power) switch

Capacity

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

60i 24M (FX) 50i 24M (FX)

10 m

20 m

40 m 1 h 30 m

60i 17M (FH) 50i 17M (FH)

10 m

30 m

1h

16 GB

2h

32 GB 3h 4h5m

Tripod receptacle

60p 28M (PS) 50p 28M (PS)

9m

15 m

35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m

Battery/Memory card cover

24p 24M (FX) 25p 24M (FX)

10 m

20 m

40 m 1 h 30 m

24p 17M (FH) 25p 17M (FH)

10 m

30 m

20 m

40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m

1440 × 1080 12M 640 x 480 (VGA) 3M

1h

1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m

2h

10 h

3h 4h5m

20 h

• All times are approximate.

• Max. continuous recording time is approx. 29 min.

• Max. file size of a single MP4 movie is approx. 2 GB. • Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD, SDHC, or SDXC (Class 4 or better) memory media are recommended for recording movies.