Sony NEX-5N Digital Camera

Sony has unveiled the release of its NEX 5N camera.  It boasts the world's fastest release time lag, and 16.1 megapixels.

The next step on from the NEX-5, The NEX 5N has advanced even further and features the creative responses of a DSLR in a compact body.

Made from magnesium alloy and very slim, Sony say the camera is a step forward from every feature on the NEX- 5.

The first E-mount camera with interchangeable lenses to feature an intuitive new Photo Creativity Touch interface. Using its LCD touch panel, there is no jargon to confuse new users.

Able to capture fast moving action at up to ten FPS, it has the fastest burst shooting speed of any mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

It features Picture Effect, which simplifies production of sophisticated artistic effects. Among its artistic imaging functions are 3D panorama, anti motion blur, and Soft Skin.

The camera is available form September 2011. The NEX-5N with 18-55mm has an RRP of £600.

Do you have a question about the new camera?

Sony's photography expert Paul Genge will be holding a live Q&A session at 7.30pm tonight on Facebook. Paul will be able to answer any questions you have about the new α77, α65, NEX-7, and NEX-5N cameras which launched today. You can join the chat here: Sony UK.

Key features:

• 16.1 effective megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and new BIONZ processor enabling ISO 25600 high sensitivity
• Full HD Movie with 50p/25p, manual focus, full P/A/S/M exposure control and improved audio
• Tilt-angle 7.5cm (3”) Xtra Fine LCD touch-screen and easy-to-use Photo Creativity interface
• 10 fps continuous shooting (In Speed Priority Continuous mode)
• Styled in magnesium, just 23.3mm slim (Distance from front of body to LCD monitor screen surface)

Sony NEX-5N Photos of Equipment

Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16.7Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4912
	Pixels (H)	3264
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	APS-C
	Sensor Size (width)	23.5mm
	Sensor Size (height)	15.6mm
	Aspect Ratio	3:2
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	921,600
	Touch Screen	Yes
Focusing
	Focusing modes	Autofocus
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	30sec
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes AB
	Metering	Centre-weighted Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	100 - 25600
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-3
Viewfinder
	Viewfinder Resolution	No Data
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	10fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080
	Video FPS	25p, 50p
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	No
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC MS SDXC
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	NP-FW50
	CIPA Rating	410
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Camera, Shoulder strap, Battery Charger, Infolithium Battery (NP-FW50), USB Cable, CD-ROM, Flash, Standard Zoom Lens (18-55mm OSS)
Dimensions
	Weight	210g
	Width	110.8mm
	Height	58.8mm
	Depth	38.2mm

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