Sony Alpha NEX-5R Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

The Sony Alpha NEX-5R Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens is a compact, rangefinder-style interchangeable-lens camera kit updating the earlier NEX-5N with faster autofocus and built-in wireless connectivity, paired with a versatile standard zoom lens for a complete, ready-to-shoot setup.

At the core of the NEX-5R is a 16.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor (23.4 x 15.6mm) with an RGB primary color filter array, delivering high-resolution still images and Full HD 1080p video recording at 60p/60i/24p, with an sRGB and AdobeRGB-compatible color system and native ISO sensitivity from 100 to 25600. Autofocus uses Sony’s new Fast Hybrid AF system, combining 99 phase-detection points with 25 contrast-detection points for notably faster, more confident focus acquisition than the contrast-detection-only system in the earlier NEX-5N, along with continuous autofocus during video recording. Continuous shooting reaches up to 10fps.

Handling centers on a 3.0-inch, 180-degree tiltable touchscreen LCD, letting photographers compose from high or low angles or flip the screen up for selfie-style shooting, with touch control extending to menu navigation, AF point selection, and even shutter release. Metering includes multi, center-weighted, and spot patterns, with exposure compensation adjustable from -2 to +2 EV, and the mechanical shutter offers speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus bulb mode. Built-in Wi-Fi, paired with Sony’s PlayMemories Camera and Mobile Apps, allows for wireless image sharing and expanded camera functionality via downloadable apps.

The bundled Sony E-mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens delivers a 27-82.5mm 35mm-equivalent focal range, offering true wide-angle through standard telephoto coverage well suited to everyday and travel photography. Built from 11 elements in 9 groups, including four aspherical surfaces, the lens minimizes distortion and maintains even light transmission to the sensor, with a 7-blade iris diaphragm that closes to a circular aperture for pleasing bokeh. Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization helps counteract camera shake for sharper handheld results, since the NEX-5R itself has no in-body stabilization.

Build quality centers on a compact body weighing approximately 9.7-9.8 oz. (275-276g) with battery and card, or approximately 16.4-17.2 oz. (466-487g) with the 18-55mm kit lens attached, measuring approximately 111 x 59 x 39mm. The camera is powered by a rechargeable NP-FW50 battery pack, rated for approximately 330 shots per charge, charging in-body via USB, and uses Sony’s E-mount lens system, giving photographers access to Sony’s full range of native APS-C and full-frame E-mount lenses as they look to expand their kit over time.

Key Features
– 16.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor (RGB primary color filter array)
– ISO 100-25600
– Fast Hybrid AF (99 phase-detection + 25 contrast-detection points)
– Up to 10fps continuous shooting
– Multi, center-weighted, and spot metering
– Mechanical shutter, 30 sec to 1/4000 sec plus bulb
– Full HD 1080p video (60p/60i/24p, AVCHD 2.0, stereo audio)
– 3.0″ 180° tiltable touchscreen LCD (touch AF, menu, and shutter control)
– Built-in Wi-Fi with PlayMemories Camera and Mobile Apps
– Includes Sony E-mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens (approximately 27-82.5mm equivalent)
– Kit lens features Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization and 4 aspherical elements
– No in-body image stabilization
– NP-FW50 rechargeable battery (~330 shots per charge, in-body USB charging)
– Compact body (approximately 275-276g, body with battery and card)
– Sony E-mount lens compatibility