Sony Alpha NEX-5R Digital Camera Review

While the 5R isn't equipped with some of the features found on more expensive NEX cameras, like a viewfinder or dual command dials, the most important feature has been carried over. No, we're not talking about the 5R's new installable apps, but rather image quality.

The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is available in black, silver, or white, and sold body-only for $650, or bundled with the 18-55mm kit lens for $750.

•Sony Alpha Nex-5r数码相机

• USB / AC adapter

• power cord

• neck strap

•USB线

•HVL-F7S外部闪光灯

• flash case

• rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (not pictured)

• software CD-ROM

• lens hood

我们使用Sony的18-55mm套件镜头测试了NEX -5R，该镜头提供了F3.5-5.6最大的孔径范围为F3.5-5.6，最小值为F22-32。枪管的外观坚固而金属，但是变焦戒指的动作感觉很便宜且质感。焦点戒指更加顺畅，但是这是一个“划线”焦点系统，因此手动焦点没有完美的1：1响应能力。该镜头的最小聚焦距离仅略低于10英寸，在某些情况下可能会限制，但足以进行一般摄影。

索尼的直径E-mount实际上是更长的时间than the height of the main camera body, creating the NEX series' distinctive "oversized" look. According to the company's plan, this lens family could have a bright future, but for now the E-mount isn't in the best shape. The most desirable lenses are prohibitively expensive (such as the $1100 Zeiss 24mm F1.8), and most of them are rather bulky too, save for the 16mm F2.8 which isn't regarded as a very sharp lens anyway.

Behind the E-mount is a giant APS-C image sensor, or "APS HD" if you prefer Sony's branding. This is a new design that weighs in at 16.1 effective megapixels, and features 99相位检测自动对焦点在传感器上，这是该类型相机中闻所未闻的功能。该传感器还具有基于振动的灰尘清洁机制，以及电荷保护涂层，以防止灰尘的静态吸引力。

比较不同传感器大小的收敛区域

The omission of a viewfinder will probably be regarded as one of the camera's major disadvantages, however we're happy to report the 5R's rear LCD will be fully capable of supporting any of your photographic needs.

Initially we were very concerned about the panel's usability in bright sunlight, however a little menu exploration revealed a "Sunny Weather" setting for the LCD, which sets illumination to maximum and cranks up the contrast. The onscreen display is very responsive, so there's not much lag associated with framing action shots. We also liked the tilting capabilities of the screen, which can be rotated up to face the front of the camera (useful for self-portraits), or tilted about 45 degrees down (useful for framing overhead shots).

这也是一个接触敏感的面板，它对于跟踪焦点或一键式捕获之类的功能可能很有用，但是它主要是在用户不小心在屏幕上大拇指后烦恼。值得庆幸的是，触摸操作可以完全关闭。

Without spending more time with the camera, it's hard to speak to the LCD's durability, however our test model arrived with a large scratch on it. Not a good sign.

虽然NEX-5R没有内置闪光灯,the camera ships with an external flash emitter, model number HVL-F7S, with a guide number of 7. Flash exposure compensation is available out to +/- 2 full stops, and be aware that the rear LCD's tilt functionality will be limited while the flash (or any other accessory) is connected to the "Smart Accessory Terminal 2" on the top of the camera.

In addition to the so-called "Smart Accessory Terminal," you'll find two connectivity ports underneath a plastic door on the left side of the camera: a miniHDMI terminal and a Micro-B USB terminal, which is also used for charging the battery.

随附的NP-FW50电池组的单次电荷连续持续330张，对于这一细分市场而言，它有点低。通过将USB电缆和交流电源线连接到适配器，仅在相机内完成充电。电池也可以直接从计算机的USB端口充电。

尽管我们想象大多数人会选择SD，SDHC或SDXC存储卡，但5R也与某些形式的记忆棒媒体兼容。这些是“记忆棒Pro Duo”和“ Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo”品种。卡插槽并不像索尼过去提供的一些双功能插槽那样难。

This section contains the most surprises, as Sony's new sensor design not only outperforms the preceding NEX-5N by a decent margin, but actually gives the NEX-7 a run for its money too. While color accuracy is mediocre, we were impressed by strong noise, resolution, and especially dynamic range scores.

For a kit lens, sharpness performance of the NEX-5R in concert with the 18-55mm was quite strong. Under the best conditions (medium focal length, medium aperture) overall resolution averaged above 1800 MTF50s. We began to notice dips to around 1600 or 1500 MTF50s after decreasing focal length to 18mm, increasing focal length to 55mm, or widening the aperture. But 1600 MTF50s is still acceptable, so sharpness should remain adequate for the majority of use cases. In fact, the only way to drop sharpness down to an ugly 1300 or 1200 MTF50s is to shrink your aperture to F22, which introduces diffraction and therefore softness.有关我们如何测试清晰度的更多信息。

The new sensor's color accuracy will not be a distraction from your photography. The smallest uncorrected error value we detected in our test was 2.74. When errors did occur, they did so predominantly in the warm colors like reds and yellows, however dark blues were affected as well. We were a little worried about those off-color yellows and how they would impact portrait photography, but despite our tests, human subjects still looked natural and realistic in the field.有关我们如何测试颜色的更多信息。

The most accurate color mode is Standard, and we should also mention color saturation, which was over by about 13%.

NOTE: Because of the way computer monitors reproduce colors, the images above do not exactly match the originals found on the chart or in the captured images. The chart should be used to judge the relative color shift, not the absolute captured colors.

Although we found the 5R's color accuracy satisfactory, we've been a little spoiled by recent cameras. In fact, the 5R does improve upon its predecessor, the NEX-5N, but not much else on the market. Both the Pentax K-01 and the Panasonic GX1 offer superior color accuracy, as does Sony's own aging NEX-7.

除了最准确的颜色模式外，标准还可以在主菜单中提供五种其他颜色模式或“创意样式”。肖像几乎与标准一样准确，但是其余模式的行为并不像我们预期的那样。例如，日落似乎并没有比景观更强调橙色，或者生动。我们的建议，坚持标准。

We hardly ever noticed outright white balance mistakes during our time with the NEX-5R, however our lab tests found both automatic and custom white balance features to be of only average accuracy. This camera's white balance algorithm should therefore be considered consistent and reliable, though not necessarily precise.

自动白平衡（）

As is always the case, this camera's automatic white balance has the most trouble with incandescent light, and under such conditions we measured white balance too warm by about 1400 Kelvin. That's not great, though we've seen upwards of 3000 K errors in the past. Under fluorescent light, color temperature is still too warm, but this time by only 400 K on average. Finally, under daylight, the camera earns its best white balance score—for both automatic and custom—by coming within around 60 K of ideal.

Custom White Balance ()

For incandescent and fluorescent light, your best option will be a custom white balance. Again, it's not perfect, but white balance errors will drop to approximately 200 K under both light sources. Under daylight, our tests claims you're actually better off sticking with automatic white balance, and based on our time shooting with the camera, we'd have to agree.

The NEX-5R picks up most of its points thanks to impressive automatic white balance performance under daylight, but other than that the results are mediocre. Clearly Sony has made few improvements to their white balance system, since the 5R scores only slightly better than the NEX-7, and still lags behind the NEX-5N.

除了自定义和自动变化外，还可以在相机内提供9个白平衡预设，包括不少于四种荧光变化，还有一种用于Flash的设置。如果您已经知道光源的色温，并且可以方便地，自定义设置选项会在屏幕上读取新的色温，则可以以开尔文的直接进入。因此，如果您以前不知道来源的温度，那么现在就这样做了。

您有两个选择NEX-5R如何处理噪声，要么在默认的“自动”设置上降低噪音，要么将其降低到“低”，并迫使相机在更昂贵的更严重的昂贵的破坏性平滑处使用较少的破坏性平滑噪音。根据我们的实验室测试，这两个设置实际上非常相似。有关我们如何测试噪声的更多信息。

The 5R sensitivity range is wide, extending from ISO 100 to 25,600 all in full resolution. Frustratingly, the camera will not automatically use sensitivities above 3200, so you'll need to be proactive about your ISO level in low light.

The NEX-5R has phenomenal dynamic range. Our lab tests recorded up to 8.26 stops of usable data, which is extremely wide. What's more, the camera held onto more than 7 stops until all the way up to ISO 800, and after that, only dropped down to around 6 stops at ISO 1600, then 5.3 at ISO 3200, before fading off from there.

现在，当我们说“可用”数据时，我们谈论的是信噪比在10：1以上的区域。换句话说，我们是指可以轻松获救细节的阴影区域。因此，您在这里看到的结果可能与其他地方的类似测试不同。More on how we test dynamic range.

At any rate, according to our test the NEX-5R actually surpasses the NEX-7, a camera with famously wide dynamic range, and one that was already ahead of most of the competition. Aside from phase detection autofocus, dynamic range seems to be the key improvement of the NEX-5R's newly designed sensor.

只要我们遵守最小重点距离，我们就不会毫不费力地将5R锁定在弱光处，尽管该过程通常明显慢。相机最令人兴奋的新功能之一，有时（并非总是如此）在弱光下（并非总是如此），但对于NEX-5R而言，这并非如此。自动对焦系统不会错过或返回假锁。

您有两个选择NEX-5R如何处理噪声，要么在默认的“自动”设置上降低噪音，要么将其降低到“低”，并迫使相机在更昂贵的更严重的昂贵的破坏性平滑处使用较少的破坏性平滑噪音。根据我们的实验室测试，这两个设置实际上非常相似。有关我们如何测试噪声的更多信息。

The 5R sensitivity range is wide, extending from ISO 100 to 25,600 all in full resolution. Frustratingly, the camera will not automatically use sensitivities above 3200, so you'll need to be proactive about your ISO level in low light.

The NEX-5R requires only 12 lux of ambient illumination to gather 50 IRE of image data, an impressive figure for any camera. The NEX series is known for low light performance, so we have to imagine this number would've been better if the kit lens could open wider than F3.5.

在将玻璃压力到极限的情况下，边缘最普遍。对于套件镜头的设计，这意味着紧密的焦距与狭窄的光圈结合在一起，以及中等焦距与宽光圈结合在一起。在这种情况下，色差在给定的边缘平均可以超过1.5像素。否则，边缘通常会徘徊在1像素左右。

While shooting with the kit lens, there are some ways to reduce chromatic aberration if it's a concern. Most obvious is chromatic aberration correction, which is available in-camera. But that's a software enhancement, to actually prevent the lens from fringing, keep important subjects centered and use telephoto focal lengths, both of which seem to reduce the effect.

同样，存在一个菜单选项，该选项几乎可以消除所有径向失真，因此请用一粒盐来获得我们的效果。话虽如此，我们在没有校正软件的情况下记录了套件镜头的严重失真。在最接近焦距的情况下，镜头产生高达3.48％的桶形失真，然后在35mm和55mm时下降至pincushion失真为2.86％和1.40％。

Like many Sony cameras, the NEX-5R captures gorgeous video. We awarded maximum points for overall smoothness, and could not detect any object trailing in our test footage at all. A little bit of compression artifacting, along with an even smaller amount of frequency interference could be noticeable, though only by the most discerning of viewers.More on how CamcorderInfo tests motion.

Under full studio illumination, and while using the kit lens, the 5R's sensor was able to resolve 600 lw/ph horizontally and 650 vertically for video content. Sony is usually fairly dominant in this test, however the 5R does lag behind older models like the NEX-5N and the NEX-7.有关摄像机如何测试视频清晰度的更多信息。

当我们将环境照明降低到60勒克斯时，视频清晰度却略有下降。在这里，传感器可以水平拾取575 LW/pH，垂直625。

The NEX-5R requires only 12 lux of ambient illumination to gather 50 IRE of image data, an impressive figure for any camera. The NEX series is known for low light performance, so we have to imagine this number would've been better if the kit lens could open wider than F3.5.

Like most NEX cameras, this one will also take some getting used to. Handling the NEX-5R can be a cramped, off-balance experience, while the scattered menu system is in need of a complete overhaul. Expect to spend a few days just getting to know your new 5R.

Like many Sony cameras, the NEX-5R is equipped with two fully automatic modes: Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto. Both are scene-detecting auto modes, so they'll react to shooting conditions like macro photography or low light. Superior Auto is distinguished by a tendency to use faster shutter speeds to reduce motion blur, along with some extra noise reduction.

While the 5R lacks the dual control dials found on the older NEX-7, the overall control scheme is spiritually similar. The single control dial is used for important settings like program shift or shutter / aperture control, while the rear rotating dial is used almost exclusively for menu navigation (though it does take over shutter speed control in manual mode).

Above and below the rotating dial are two contextual buttons, which should be familiar to current NEX owners. These do take some getting used to, but once we wrapped our heads around them, we found these buttons to be a decent way of handling flexible control without extra keys on the panel.

相机中包括各种场景模式，这些模式主要是旧的最爱，例如日落，宏观，景观，肖像以及所有其余的。但是，对于真正的享受，您需要查看5R的相机内效果，其中包括非常令人信服的插图和水彩模式，以及其他流行的选择，例如微型和玩具相机。可悲的是，这些功能已重新安置到5R预装的应用程序之一，称为“图片效果+”。据我们所知，“+”是指打开应用程序所需的额外步骤，等待一两秒钟的加载，然后使用效果，因为该功能似乎与以前的迭代相同。

NEX menu systems have never been very intuitive, and they still aren't. Opening up the main menu reveals an array of sub-menus with names like Shoot Mode, Camera, Brightness/Color, and Setup. Shooting variables of different degrees of importance are scattered haphazardly around each of these sub-menus, and it will require memorization to learn where each of the disparate settings you need are located. The Camera menu, for example, contains autofocus settings, but the Brightness/Color menu contains white balance settings. It's a mess.

The Function button opens up a quick menu overlay, but again, this button is hard to physically reach for, and the menu itself is only capable of displaying six options total. Mercifully, they're all fully customizable.

NEX cameras, with their strange, thin bodies and oversized hand grips, aren't typically regarded as comfortable or easy to handle. The NEX-5R's handling isn't perfect either. On the front of the body you'll find the hand grip is covered with a dimpled, rubberized surface. However the material isn't actually very grippy. We do appreciate the small protruding lip underneath the shutter release, which gives the middle finger some leverage on which to balance the rest of the camera.

On the rear panel there's a small rubberized thumb rest, but once again the material just isn't all that grippy. Worse, not only does the neck strap get in the way if you're using one (and you should be), but the rotating dial / directional pad is so high up on the panel that you'll constantly be striking it accidentally. The Function key, which opens up a handy quick menu, is frustratingly far away up on top of the body beside the shutter release. We also found ourselves regularly tapping the touchscreen LCD by accident, before finally switching this feature off entirely.

While the 5R lacks the dual control dials found on the older NEX-7, the overall control scheme is spiritually similar. The single control dial is used for important settings like program shift or shutter / aperture control, while the rear rotating dial is used almost exclusively for menu navigation (though it does take over shutter speed control in manual mode).

Above and below the rotating dial are two contextual buttons, which should be familiar to current NEX owners. These do take some getting used to, but once we wrapped our heads around them, we found these buttons to be a decent way of handling flexible control without extra keys on the panel.

快门释放的镜头顶部是长时间的快门版本和良好的触觉反馈。不幸的是，您还可以在此处找到功能按钮，这意味着对于如此重要​​的钥匙而言，它无法触及。

The omission of a viewfinder will probably be regarded as one of the camera's major disadvantages, however we're happy to report the 5R's rear LCD will be fully capable of supporting any of your photographic needs.

Initially we were very concerned about the panel's usability in bright sunlight, however a little menu exploration revealed a "Sunny Weather" setting for the LCD, which sets illumination to maximum and cranks up the contrast. The onscreen display is very responsive, so there's not much lag associated with framing action shots. We also liked the tilting capabilities of the screen, which can be rotated up to face the front of the camera (useful for self-portraits), or tilted about 45 degrees down (useful for framing overhead shots).

这也是一个接触敏感的面板，它对于跟踪焦点或一键式捕获之类的功能可能很有用，但是它主要是在用户不小心在屏幕上大拇指后烦恼。值得庆幸的是，触摸操作可以完全关闭。

Without spending more time with the camera, it's hard to speak to the LCD's durability, however our test model arrived with a large scratch on it. Not a good sign.

可悲的是，NEX-5R的微小身体没有实体模式表盘的空间。这是该系列的普遍抱怨，最终被NEX-6改善了，但并没有完全适应该模型。取而代之的是，后旋转拨盘中心的按钮可访问模式选择，在这里，您可以找到所有的PASM模式，几个自动模式以及场景和全景的专用停靠站。

提供了六个总射击分辨率，3：2和16：9的宽高比有三个不同的大小。JPEG压缩质量可以设置为标准或罚款，并且还可以使用RAW拍摄，包括同时的RAW+JPEG选项。

所有驱动模式从单一的选项可用menu, which may be accessed by pressing left on the directional pad. Here you'll find options for the self-timer, bracketing modes, remote commander mode, and two varieties of continuous shooting.

两种连续的射击模式被称为连续，适当和速度优先级连续。速度优先级是大多数用户所使用的，它的最大拍摄速率每秒刚好超过10帧。大约12张照片后，当内存缓冲区试图赶上时，拍摄速度变慢。香草连续模式有点慢，但是更一致，因为它不会在初始爆发后引起速度惩罚。

The self-timer is not fully customizable, however the countdown may be set to either 10 seconds or 2 seconds, and it's also possible to trigger a burst of 3 shots or 5 shots following a 10 second countdown.

对于静止图和视频，NEX-5R的核心性能是一件好事，这让我们印象深刻，因为Wi-Fi和可安装的应用程序等新功能没有。在这个早期阶段，边界开发的“ PlayMemories”应用程序似乎是重新包装的，以前没有以前的功能。同时，Wi-Fi主要是这种荒谬的“功能”的船只。

相机中包括各种场景模式，这些模式主要是旧的最爱，例如日落，宏观，景观，肖像以及所有其余的。但是，对于真正的享受，您需要查看5R的相机内效果，其中包括非常令人信服的插图和水彩模式，以及其他流行的选择，例如微型和玩具相机。可悲的是，这些功能已重新安置到5R预装的应用程序之一，称为“图片效果+”。据我们所知，“+”是指打开应用程序所需的额外步骤，等待一两秒钟的加载，然后使用效果，因为该功能似乎与以前的迭代相同。

“ Playmemories”相机应用程序

The appearance of Sony's insulting "PlayMemories" feature on the NEX-5R is the extension of an older company brand that's been used on equally useless initiatives, such as a video and photo sharing application on Playstation 3. In its current form, the feature cannibalizes existing in-camera features, and relocates them into a separate, slower section of the interface.理论上this will let the 5R grow and improve as appealing new apps are released. In reality, at least for now, the only advantage is Sony's alone, it gets to charge $4.99 for features like Multi-shot Noise Reduction, which used to be in-camera for free.

Wi-Fi

If you've seen the new TV spot for the NEX-5R, the one with Taylor Swift, then you know that Sony's tagline for this product is "DSLR quality. Wi-Fi convenience." This camera certainly produces shots of DSLR quality, but make no mistake, Wi-Fi is不是convenient. Not for a camera anyway.

当然，泰勒·斯威夫特没有错，她看起来不错，但是有人可以Tell Me Whythe industry keeps pursuing such irrelevant tech?

Wi-Fi比简单地使用存储卡传输文件的优势几乎没有优势，除非您绝对需要在接下来的五分钟内将照片放到Facebook上。如果是这样，我们可以建议您重组您的优先事项。

索尼的最新相机往往高度注重视频，而NEX-5R也不例外。当然，传感器输出可以高达60便士，并且当然可以在全高清中进行，并且AVCHD和H.264压缩方法都可以使用。 Find out how theperformed in our video image quality test./r：link_to_content

The NEX-5R supports all of the video shooting flexibility we've come to expect from the best DSLRs.

Auto Controls

There is no dedicated video shooting mode, but if you're using Intelligent or Superior Auto at the time, these settings will be applied to videography as well. Scene modes cannot be used in conjunction with video, and neither can effects since they've been moved to the Picture Effect+ app.

重点

焦点可能被设置为自动或手动,菲尔特er defined to either single or continuous autofocus during a recording. Pressing the shutter release halfway down while a recording is in progress will command the camera to acquire an updated autofocus point, however the focus system was responsive enough that we barely ever used this feature.

暴露控制

Shutter, aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation may all be adjusted manually while a recording is in progress, as long as the appropriate priority mode is in use. Program Auto will lock shutter and aperture.

双手握把将在您的手指下方放置5R的左麦克风，因此请记住谨慎或单手拍摄视频。菜单中有风切选项，这对于户外摄影可能很有用。

•Sony Alpha Nex-5r数码相机

• USB / AC adapter

• power cord

• neck strap

•USB线

•HVL-F7S外部闪光灯

• flash case

• rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (not pictured)

• software CD-ROM

• lens hood