The amazing new NEX-5 ultra-compact digital cameras from Sony make DSLR-quality images accessible to everyone. Step up to DSLR picture quality, quick shooting responses and the convenience of interchangeable lenses, plus smart features like AVCHD video and Sweep Panorama. Teaming serious creative possibilities with stylish looks, the ultra-compact new NEX-5 digital camera from Sony is beautifully easy to use.

So small, so beautiful

The NEX-5 from Sony offer DSLR-style picture quality and shooting responses in an ultra-compact digital camera that won’t weigh you down. With the slim-line ‘pancake’ lens attached, it’s easy to slip the NEX-5 ultra compact digital camera into a jacket pocket or bag.

Brilliantly easy to use

Pro-style pictures have never been so accessible. The NEX-5 ultra compact camera from Sony feature an intuitive new interface that’s so easy to use. Just make adjustments with the jog dial and soft keys. There’s also an on-screen shooting guide with handy tips to help everyone take better pictures without fuss.

Pro picture quality

The new NEX-5 digital camera features a DSLR-sized 14.2 effective megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. Far bigger than the sensor in simple point-and-shoot compact cameras, it’s the key to detail-packed DSLR-quality images with extremely low picture noise and beautiful defocus effects.

Full HD video

Just touch a button. The NEX-5 compact camera shoots sparkling Full HD (1920 x 1080i) video as high-quality AVCHD files to enjoy on your HD television.

Sweep Panorama

Unique to Sony, Sweep Panorama automatically stitches together a high-speed burst of frames when you sweep the camera from side to side or up and down. You’ll be rewarded with stunning high-resolution panoramas, with a huge field of view.

Perfect portraits

Turn the intuitive control dial and see depth of focus changes previewed live on the big, bright 7.5cm (3”) XtraFine TruBlack LCD. You’ll enjoy effortless control over creating beautiful, pro-style portraits… just like a professional photographer.

Discover the ultra-compact camera from Sony that’s right for you

Wrapped in a tough magnesium body, the NEX-5 teams breathtaking looks with serious performance. Beautifully styled for fun, spontaneous shooting, the NEX-5 makes exciting new creative possibilities accessible to everyone.

• 14.2 megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
• AVCHD Full HD 1920x1080i video shooting
• Sweep Panorama
• 7.5cm/3" tilt-angle TruBlack LCD
• Magnesium body