Introduction:

Sony Alpha NEX-5, one of the new cameras to hit the market along with the NEX-3 is all about delivering performance in a compact yet stylish manner. This is perhaps the only camera to house an interchangeable-lens in an incredibly small body and has the look of a DSLR. Comfortable to hold, this camera also offers support to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

Features:

Sony Alpha NEX-5 packs a Sweep Panorama feature that lets you capture huge crowds, mansions and landscapes with ease and speed. Just hold the camera, press the shutter button and move the camera in a sweeping motion either vertically or horizontally. The camera clicks rapidly a series of images which will later be merged into one large shot.

Pros:

• The NEX-5 allows you to shoot HD videos with 1080i resolution in MPEG-4 format or AVCHD format and the tiltable LCD makes it easy to shoot from unconventional angles. The manufacturer claims that this device is the first one to offer such great feature.
• Make large size posters without skimping on quality with 14 megapixels resolution sensor. The camera packs a 3” tiltable LCD of 920 k resolution which pushes the quality of the images a step above the other cameras
• With Handheld Twilight feature you can shoot brilliant pictures even in low-light situations. The camera takes 6 pictures consecutively with rapid speed and merges them into one single beautiful shot.

Cons:

• The NEX-5 lacks an optical viewfinder.
• Body-based image stabilization feature is not available with this model.
• At higher ISO settings, images get noisy.
• From the front, the camera appears clunky and absurd with lens occupying much of the real estate.
• There is nothing aesthetic about the appearance of this camera.

Pricing Range: Make way for an exciting shooting experience by buying this camera for just $550-$699. Available in Black & Silver!

Final Verdict: Sony Alpha NEX-5 delivers optimized performance to the user in spite of its compact body. In the first glance, the appearance of the camera looks absurd and fails to impress us. But as you unravel the mysteries of its features you will realize what a whopping power house you have in your hands. A must try for experimental shooters!