Used Sony NEX-5 + 18-55mm Mirrorless Digital Camera
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Boxed |
At a glance: Sony NEX-5 + 18-55 OSS kit - 2010 early compact APS-C mirrorless, LCD-only.
About this lens
The Sony NEX-5 is Sony's 2010 compact APS-C mirrorless body - one of the first mirrorless cameras ever released. Originally sold with a 18-55mm kit zoom (bundled here). A very small and light interchangeable-lens body, though now a legacy product - modern a6x00 bodies are significantly more capable.
Build & handling
| Type | APS-C mirrorless (Sony E mount) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 14.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS |
| ISO range | 200-12800 |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 7 fps |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast-detect |
| Video | 1080i at 60fps / 1080p at 24fps |
| Viewfinder | None (LCD only) |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting LCD, 921k dots |
| Weight (body) | 229g |
| IBIS | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Kit lens included | Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (early Sony E kit zoom) |
Works with
- Accepts Sony E-mount lenses (APS-C E + full-frame FE, which cover the crop area)
- Sony A-mount lenses via LA-EA series adapters (manual focus typically)
Best for
A historically notable camera - the NEX-5 was one of the earliest mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, introducing Sony's E-mount system in 2010. Extremely compact, tilting LCD (no EVF). Functional today but significantly outclassed by modern a6x00 bodies. Of interest as an affordable entry into Sony E-mount.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NEX-5 still useful today?
For casual use and collectors, yes. For serious work, an a6000/a6300/a6500/a6600 offers dramatically better AF, higher resolution, EVF, and overall capability.
Specifications
| Type | Mirrorless |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Sony |