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title: "Sony NEX-5K/B Compact Digital Camera 14.2 Mpix Black"
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# 1/4000s max shutter speed 16.1MP APS-C sensor 10fps continuous shooting Sony NEX-5K/B Compact Digital Camera 14.2 Mpix Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** $U23606
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## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your photography game—because your feed deserves more than just a snapshot!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony NEX-5K/B Compact Digital Camera 14.2 Mpix Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** $U23606 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Social Magnet:** Turn heads and spark conversations with a sleek, stylish camera that’s as much a lifestyle statement as a tool.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Half the size of a DSLR but packed with manual controls, Wi-Fi, and a flip screen for creative freedom.
- • **Seamless Autofocus:** Hybrid AF system with phase and contrast detection for sharp, fast focus—just update your firmware!
- • **Lightning-Fast Shutter:** Freeze every moment with an ultra-quick 1/4000 second electronic shutter.
- • **Pro-Grade Image Quality:** Capture stunning DSLR-level photos with a large APS-C sensor and 16.1MP resolution.

## Overview

The Sony NEX-5K/B is a compact mirrorless camera featuring a 16.1MP APS-C sensor, fast 1/4000s electronic shutter, and 10fps continuous shooting. It offers hybrid autofocus after firmware update, manual and priority exposure modes, built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing, and a flip LCD screen. Designed for enthusiasts seeking DSLR-quality images in a pocketable form, it combines advanced imaging with social-ready connectivity and style.

## Description

Shoot and share DSLR-quality photos online, straight from the camera. With built-in Wi-Fi, the NEX-5R even lets you download camera apps for endless creative possibilities.11 And the 16.1MP APS-C size sensor delivers breathtaking stills with pro-grade defocused backgrounds. All this and more in a camera that’s about half the size of a DSLR.

Review: I've only had this camera a few months. Here's what I think so far. The images are good, but not as spectacular as I had hoped. My buying decision was based primarily on the APS-C sensor size. I believe that the included 18-55 MM lens might be the problem. The photos are soft, especially at the lowest (3.5) f-stop. I thought about buying the e-mount 16mm lens, but reviews were mixed. So, I have just ordered a 30MM Sigma lens that gets strong reviews, so that might help. The other negative comment has to do with the process to select specific menu items. The layout/design is cumbersome. This is especially true if you have to go into the setup category to make a change. There are numerous settings and scrolling through dozens of them to find what you are looking for is a pain. For example, changing the brightness of the LCD screen. Last negative is that Adobe Raw cannot yet process the RAW format pictures, even though it apparently works for the NEX-5N previous model.
Review: This is for EVERYONE before they start using the camera. UPDATE THE FIRMWARE!!! The firmware is actually for the lens and not the camera itself. However, you have to update it through the camera with the lens attached to it. YOUR HYBRID FOCUS WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT THIS UPDATE!!. You also need to turn on phase detection AF to have hybrid AF. I've seen "professional" reviewers bashing the slow focus and bad night time AF when they're so professionally inclined to do a simple update job. Hybrid AF = phase detection + contrast detection. Phase detection AF works great and as intended. It is faster than I can press a stopwatch. I do notice that phase detection does not work with illumination light or low aperture. Low aperture means a high fxx number! remember that! But even in my dark bedroom with only 1 lamp + shades, I am still at about F4.0-5.5 on the stock 1855 and therefore phase detection still works like magic. I bumped ISO to 3200 and sometimes 6400 in my room to compensate for lack of light and pictures still came out with relatively low noise. I noticed my camera tends to underexpose a tiny bit so I bump EV +.3. However, this is only using the camera's LCD. I have not have time to upload the pics on my comp. I did get the 10fps speed continuous. However, it really is only for the first 10 frames. Then it feels like 3 fps afterwards. This is with the Sandisk extreme class 10 UHS 1 45mb/sec. The Nex 5R does not support UHS so it reverts to class 10. The flash attachment works great. When you install it, you must push it down and turn the little wheel on the inside of the bend. Else, it would pop out on you. I almost missed that step because I never read instructions. HDR and DRO settings are in the color settings instead of camera settings. Why? I have no idea. Maybe the Japanese have a different way of organizing things. I tried it and it just works like in the product description. However, the last shot seems to take a much longer time than the first 2 shots. Remember that and don't pull the camera until it finishes. I think there are times where it needs up to 6 shots. I don't know what people are saying about controls. Yes it is finicky initially trying to figure out everything since not everything is labeled. But it literally took me about an hour to get used to the control. Some of it is redundant and I hope they fix that. Like the top dial and back dials sometimes serves the same function which is annoying. It's not the easiest interface but it's definitely easy to use if you just invest some time and learn. Or like me, just play around pushing every button and turning every dial. You cannot break the camera by pushing buttons! Image quality is excellent. I feel as if my lack of skills was compensated by the camera's ability to take great pics. It does most of the thinking for you. Rule of thumb is to use Intelligent auto for regular shooting and superior for high contrast scenes. Or pick a scene selection mode and it'll always get the job done for you. Once you google photography basics and learn about aperture, shutter speed, iso and exposure. You can use the priority modes or manual once you get used to the controls. I spent 2 hours in my room playing with this cam, doing firmware updates, going out to a pho restaurant and snapping a few pics to try out the features. Everything is just like it says or better. AF is fast and generally focus on what you want but you can always use the touch screen to have it focus on something else(like if you want to focus something on the edge of the screen and defocus the middle and background). NO EVF IS NOT A DEAL BREAKER! first, you already know it has none before you bought it. And then the naysayers complain about wanting EVF + flash. WTH, the LCD screen works just fine at night. And if you are a pro photographer then I ask you why are you using this camera? haters will always hate. Dumb people will always make dumb decisions. Battery life definitely last way past the 330 rated shots for me. I took about 180 and my battery was at 75%. Maybe they meant 330 on raw + jpeg with flash and LCD on brightest outside in -20 weather. But maybe they are compensating for the battery over time. IDK but the battery lasting longer is a good thing, no complaints here. I do have a few complaints. I hate the wifi and touch screen. Touch screen is pressure sensitive and not touch sensitive. I feel like i'm bending the screen sometimes because I actually am! Wifi is useless. Stick the card in your laptop and enjoy the UHS speed. Plus it doesn't drain your cam's battery. Or better yet, just plus the cam into your laptop and you can charge/transfer photos at the same time. Windows 7 automatically installed the camera btw, I didn't have to install anything except Playmemory software if you want to use it. I don't want more junk, I didn't bother with it. I have playmemory on my ipad2 and it works great transferring there through wifi but it's much slower. You know what? screw you apple! when are you going to have an SD slot?!?!?! Turn on lens distortion correction in your settings!!! These lens are cheaper but they are ok. With the distortion correction, these lens should be excellent but don't expect it to be like $4000 professional hardware because it is not! Sony charged you an extra $100 over body only. What did you expect? a few Ferrari F430? I like the size compared to the performance. It is pocketable body only but who does that? With a 16mm pancake lens, you can pocket it but why would you? You will have a better social life if you strap it around your neck(not waist! it's 2012!). It's light enough to not snap your spinal cord and big enough for people to notice and start a conversation with me. I was sitting there eating pho tinkering with this thing and a lot of people was looking at it(no i wasn't taking photos) Some even came to ask me about it because they did not know which to decide. Some just came to admire it because it is a very cool looking gadget. I will repeat this one more time. DO NOT POCKET THIS CAMERA! and DO NOT TAKE OUT THE LENS UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO PROTECT THE SENSOR!. Yes, i took the lens off and it is right there in the bare. I did some research on the web and found that memory stick duos will be slightly faster than sd class 10. It will also produce less heat from the camera. If you have money to eat steak and eggs in the morning instead of a coffee and rice like me then go for it. I don't like Sony all that much to give in to their expensive crap. It cost about twice as much as the equivalent SD card from Sandisk. READ THIS!! I have solved the slow recharge problems. Instead of using the brick sony included, I used the usb wire sony included and plugged it in my ipad's charger brick. It recharged my 5r from 11% to full in less than 2 hours. Pros: Fast AF if you update the firmware. Excellent image quality even at high ISO. A lot of features. Will improve your social life if you don't pocket it. Better manual controls. Wifi for Ipads. Battery life exceeds expectations. Flip screen. Free flash. Cons: wifi lacks speed. No support for UHS-1. Touchscreen is smash screen. Not pocketable. Nothing protecting sensor with lens off. Controls are sometimes redundant. Maybe no EVF?(but you already know it has none!)

## Features

- Product description : Sony NEX-5K/B flat screen mount
- Light Exposure Control: Program AE
- Camera shutter speed (max): 0.00025s
- Camera shutter type: Electronic
- Megapixel: 14.2 MP
- Sensor type: CMOS
- Maximum image resolution: 4592 x 3056 pixels
- Digital zoom: 10x
- Lens mount interface: Sony E
- Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual
- ISO sensitivity: 200, 400, 800, 1600, 12800
- Exposure Type: Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Speed Priority

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0090QXG92 |
| Aperture Modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Autofocus Points | 11 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Brand | Sony |
| Camera Lens | Sony E-mount zoom lens with 55mm maximum focal length, 3x optical zoom, and image stabilization. |
| Colour | Black |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10 |
| Customer Reviews | 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars (52) |
| Date First Available | 12 Sept. 2012 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Effective still resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| ISO Range | 200, 400, 800, 1600, 12800 |
| Included components | Camera Body Only |
| Item Weight | 0.61 Pounds |
| Item model number | NEX5RK/B |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Max Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
| Maximum Format Size | APS C |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Min Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 21.1 x 16.3 x 14.5 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 635 g |
| Part number | NEX5RK/B |
| Plug profile | Sony E |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 11.1 x 3.9 x 5.9 centimetres |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect ratio:** 3:2
- **Compatible mountings:** Sony E
- **Expanded ISO minimum:** 200
- **Image stabilisation:** Optical
- **Maximum aperture:** 3.5 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 55 Millimeters
- **Metering description:** Evaluative, Aperture Priority AE
- **Optical zoom:** 3 x
- **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS
- **Supported file format:** JPEG

## Images

![Sony NEX-5K/B Compact Digital Camera 14.2 Mpix Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vGHj+YwxL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this lot (Sony NEX-5RK/B 16.1 MP  with 18-55mm and 55-210mm Lenses) realy contains 18-55 AND 55-210 Lens for $698? Not mistake?**
A: It only contains the 18-55mm lens.  No 55-210mm lens.

**Q: How about low light performance? Great or average? Thank you**
A: Great，I use the sigma 30mm f2.8 lens, it's just approximate 1 pound. I bought it cost $449 with 18-55 and sigma 30mm lens is 120 dollar~

**Q: Does the screen flip 180 degrees? Like for selfies?**
A: No it does not. It just pulls away and up but cannot be turned around or flip over. It is an excellent camera. I have shot TV shows with it. One thing you need to know is that it does cut off when it gets hot. You can shoot up to maybe 15 min straight then it will shut off. You just have to wait about 5 minutes to turn it back on. Also for shooting outside in the bright sun, you can hardly see the image on the view monitor. I have to put a dark cloth over me and the camera to see it clearly. If you can put up with that, then it's worth it. Takes excellent photos as well.

**Q: what's included in the box? is there a flash? what else is included in the box?**
A: It includes flash, 16.1 mega pixels, full HD 1080, zoom lens (E 18-55 mm), AC adapter, rechargeable battery pack, micro USB cable, CD-ROM, shoulder strap, and beautiful Sony camera shoulder bag.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***A on 30 December 2012*

I've only had this camera a few months. Here's what I think so far. The images are good, but not as spectacular as I had hoped. My buying decision was based primarily on the APS-C sensor size. I believe that the included 18-55 MM lens might be the problem. The photos are soft, especially at the lowest (3.5) f-stop. I thought about buying the e-mount 16mm lens, but reviews were mixed. So, I have just ordered a 30MM Sigma lens that gets strong reviews, so that might help. The other negative comment has to do with the process to select specific menu items. The layout/design is cumbersome. This is especially true if you have to go into the setup category to make a change. There are numerous settings and scrolling through dozens of them to find what you are looking for is a pain. For example, changing the brightness of the LCD screen. Last negative is that Adobe Raw cannot yet process the RAW format pictures, even though it apparently works for the NEX-5N previous model.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by 3***D on 4 January 2013*

This is for EVERYONE before they start using the camera. UPDATE THE FIRMWARE!!! The firmware is actually for the lens and not the camera itself. However, you have to update it through the camera with the lens attached to it. YOUR HYBRID FOCUS WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT THIS UPDATE!!. You also need to turn on phase detection AF to have hybrid AF. I've seen "professional" reviewers bashing the slow focus and bad night time AF when they're so professionally inclined to do a simple update job. Hybrid AF = phase detection + contrast detection. Phase detection AF works great and as intended. It is faster than I can press a stopwatch. I do notice that phase detection does not work with illumination light or low aperture. Low aperture means a high fxx number! remember that! But even in my dark bedroom with only 1 lamp + shades, I am still at about F4.0-5.5 on the stock 1855 and therefore phase detection still works like magic. I bumped ISO to 3200 and sometimes 6400 in my room to compensate for lack of light and pictures still came out with relatively low noise. I noticed my camera tends to underexpose a tiny bit so I bump EV +.3. However, this is only using the camera's LCD. I have not have time to upload the pics on my comp. I did get the 10fps speed continuous. However, it really is only for the first 10 frames. Then it feels like 3 fps afterwards. This is with the Sandisk extreme class 10 UHS 1 45mb/sec. The Nex 5R does not support UHS so it reverts to class 10. The flash attachment works great. When you install it, you must push it down and turn the little wheel on the inside of the bend. Else, it would pop out on you. I almost missed that step because I never read instructions. HDR and DRO settings are in the color settings instead of camera settings. Why? I have no idea. Maybe the Japanese have a different way of organizing things. I tried it and it just works like in the product description. However, the last shot seems to take a much longer time than the first 2 shots. Remember that and don't pull the camera until it finishes. I think there are times where it needs up to 6 shots. I don't know what people are saying about controls. Yes it is finicky initially trying to figure out everything since not everything is labeled. But it literally took me about an hour to get used to the control. Some of it is redundant and I hope they fix that. Like the top dial and back dials sometimes serves the same function which is annoying. It's not the easiest interface but it's definitely easy to use if you just invest some time and learn. Or like me, just play around pushing every button and turning every dial. You cannot break the camera by pushing buttons! Image quality is excellent. I feel as if my lack of skills was compensated by the camera's ability to take great pics. It does most of the thinking for you. Rule of thumb is to use Intelligent auto for regular shooting and superior for high contrast scenes. Or pick a scene selection mode and it'll always get the job done for you. Once you google photography basics and learn about aperture, shutter speed, iso and exposure. You can use the priority modes or manual once you get used to the controls. I spent 2 hours in my room playing with this cam, doing firmware updates, going out to a pho restaurant and snapping a few pics to try out the features. Everything is just like it says or better. AF is fast and generally focus on what you want but you can always use the touch screen to have it focus on something else(like if you want to focus something on the edge of the screen and defocus the middle and background). NO EVF IS NOT A DEAL BREAKER! first, you already know it has none before you bought it. And then the naysayers complain about wanting EVF + flash. WTH, the LCD screen works just fine at night. And if you are a pro photographer then I ask you why are you using this camera? haters will always hate. Dumb people will always make dumb decisions. Battery life definitely last way past the 330 rated shots for me. I took about 180 and my battery was at 75%. Maybe they meant 330 on raw + jpeg with flash and LCD on brightest outside in -20 weather. But maybe they are compensating for the battery over time. IDK but the battery lasting longer is a good thing, no complaints here. I do have a few complaints. I hate the wifi and touch screen. Touch screen is pressure sensitive and not touch sensitive. I feel like i'm bending the screen sometimes because I actually am! Wifi is useless. Stick the card in your laptop and enjoy the UHS speed. Plus it doesn't drain your cam's battery. Or better yet, just plus the cam into your laptop and you can charge/transfer photos at the same time. Windows 7 automatically installed the camera btw, I didn't have to install anything except Playmemory software if you want to use it. I don't want more junk, I didn't bother with it. I have playmemory on my ipad2 and it works great transferring there through wifi but it's much slower. You know what? screw you apple! when are you going to have an SD slot?!?!?! Turn on lens distortion correction in your settings!!! These lens are cheaper but they are ok. With the distortion correction, these lens should be excellent but don't expect it to be like $4000 professional hardware because it is not! Sony charged you an extra $100 over body only. What did you expect? a few Ferrari F430? I like the size compared to the performance. It is pocketable body only but who does that? With a 16mm pancake lens, you can pocket it but why would you? You will have a better social life if you strap it around your neck(not waist! it's 2012!). It's light enough to not snap your spinal cord and big enough for people to notice and start a conversation with me. I was sitting there eating pho tinkering with this thing and a lot of people was looking at it(no i wasn't taking photos) Some even came to ask me about it because they did not know which to decide. Some just came to admire it because it is a very cool looking gadget. I will repeat this one more time. DO NOT POCKET THIS CAMERA! and DO NOT TAKE OUT THE LENS UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO PROTECT THE SENSOR!. Yes, i took the lens off and it is right there in the bare. I did some research on the web and found that memory stick duos will be slightly faster than sd class 10. It will also produce less heat from the camera. If you have money to eat steak and eggs in the morning instead of a coffee and rice like me then go for it. I don't like Sony all that much to give in to their expensive crap. It cost about twice as much as the equivalent SD card from Sandisk. READ THIS!! I have solved the slow recharge problems. Instead of using the brick sony included, I used the usb wire sony included and plugged it in my ipad's charger brick. It recharged my 5r from 11% to full in less than 2 hours. Pros: Fast AF if you update the firmware. Excellent image quality even at high ISO. A lot of features. Will improve your social life if you don't pocket it. Better manual controls. Wifi for Ipads. Battery life exceeds expectations. Flip screen. Free flash. Cons: wifi lacks speed. No support for UHS-1. Touchscreen is smash screen. Not pocketable. Nothing protecting sensor with lens off. Controls are sometimes redundant. Maybe no EVF?(but you already know it has none!)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***E on 26 November 2013*

This is the best camera for video under $1,000. Now that's bold but hear me out. Nex 5 pros Quick learning curve Ergonomic controls Tilting screen Adaptable to virtually any lens in an indie budget Potential to achieve full frame qualities with a focal reducer/speed booster Avchd format (could be a con if your software doesn't recognize it) 24p AND 60p at 1080p resolution Portable ISO 100 in video vs canon rebels 200 Auto features are great 5r cons Viewfinder is around $200 Video playback loads slowly (plays fine tho) Playback is organized by stills, mp4, and avchd..instead of everything chronologically Mf assist is nice but annoying to switch on and off White balance is deep in the menu (but that can be a custom button) E mount lenses are priced high Recording button takes considerable pressure to activate and a "recording..." Text comes up for 2 seconds View screen is highly reflective. Non-photo people underestimate it

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