Sony NEX-5 | Quick Review
The NEX-5 is apparently the smallest APS-C hybrid digital camera yet, delivering image quality to match a digital SLR. The camera has interchangeable (alpha) lenses, a 14-megapixel APS-C format sensor, flip-up screen, background blur, twilight mode, continous shooting at 7 frames per second and full HD movies with live autofocus. The interface is pretty simple (kinda like a Cyber-Shot), with navigation mainly via a scroll wheel on the digital display. There’s also a handy “shooting tips” function – which is essentially an in-camera manual for the photographically retarded like myself. Shooting wise, the camera is very responsive. I love the old-school shutter action and the lack of lag – plus the continuous shooting setting is freaking awesome.
I’m no photographer, but this is by far the best (compact) camera I have used. The features, settings and image quality are top-notch, without the bulk and complexity of a DSLR. If you’re thinking of buying a new compact and you can stretch to around £500 – I’d highly recommend you get yourself an NEX-5.
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