Sony NEX-5N
- Type
- Mirrorless
- Mount
- Sony E-Mount
- Sensor format
- APS-C
- Resolution
- 16.1 MP
- Announced
- 2011
Specifications
Sensor and image
- Resolution
- 16.1 MP
- Largest image size
- 4,912 × 3,264 px
- Sensor format
- APS-C
- Sensor size
- 23.5 × 15.6 mm
- Sensor type
- CMOS sensor
- ISO range
- 100 to 25,600
- In-body stabilization
- No
Autofocus
- AF system
- Contrast detection system, 25-point multi-point AF
- AF points
- 25
Shutter and burst
- Fastest shutter speed
- 1/4000 s
- Slowest shutter speed
- 30 s
- Flash sync speed
- 1/160 s
- Burst rate
- 10 fps
Video
- Video modes
Resolution Max. frame rate Crop Note 1080p (1,920 × 1,080) 60 – AVCHD 60p (50p in 50 Hz regions)
Viewfinder and display
- Viewfinder
- None
- Screen
- 3 in, 0.92 million dots
- Screen type
- Tilting
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Body and battery
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 110.8 × 58.8 × 38.2 mm
- Weight with battery and card
- 269 g
- Body-only weight
- 210 g
- Battery
- NP-FW50
- Shots per charge (screen)
- 410 shots
Storage and connections
- Card slots
- Memory Stick PRO Duo / SD
- USB
- Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), miniB
- HDMI
- HDMI type C minijack
Features stated by the manufacturer
- 3d still images (mpo)
- 3d sweep panorama
- AF illuminator
- Anti-dust coating, ultrasonic vibration
- Sweep panorama
Manufacturer data: sony.co.uk, sony.com
Last checked: October 26, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Size and weight
- Width × height × depth
- 110.8 × 58.8 × 38.2 mm
- Weight with battery and card
- 269 g
- Weight, body only
- 210 g
Manufacturer data: sony.co.uk, sony.com
The front view is schematic, only width and height are to scale.
Check the shutter count
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