NEX-5TL/B
Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Shoot and share DSLR-quality photos online, straight
from the camera. With built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC, creative
composition and sharing possibilities are endless. The
16.1MP APS-C sensor delivers breathtaking stills and
focuses with incredible speed and DSLR-grade precision.
All this and more in a camera that’s about half the size
of a DSLR.
Key Features
16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized α DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical point-and-shoot
image sensor, APS-C sensor size makes the dierence between “snapshots” and “photographs,” delivering an exceptional
combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
Fast Hybrid AF
Sony’s advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance: Phase detection auto focus
for quick response that is ideal when tracking fast-moving subjects and contrast-detection auto focus for added precision.
A perfect match that delivers optimal Auto Focus for fast, precise focusing in any scene
Full HD Movies1 at 60p/60i/24p
Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution.1
AVCHD™ codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec oers smaller les for easier upload to the web.
Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi® or NFC
Connectivity with smartphones for One-touch sharing/One-touch remote has been simplied with Wi-Fi®/NFC control.
In addition to Wi-Fi support for connecting to smartphones, the NEX-5T also supports NFC (near eld communication)
providing “touch connection” convenience when transferring images to Android™ smartphones and tablets. Users need
only touch devices to connect; no complex set-up is required. Moreover, when using Smart Remote Control — a feature
that allows shutter release to be controlled by a smartphone — connection between the NEX-5T and the smartphone can
be established by simply touching devices.
PlayMemories Camera Apps
Personalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps. Find apps to t your
shooting style from portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and much more. Use apps that shoot,
share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post photos
directly to Facebook or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer.11
180-degree tilt-able 3.0” Touch LCD
The NEX-5T is equipped with a tilt-able LCD screen that ips up 180-degrees without sacricing the compactness for which
the 5-series is renowned for. This makes taking great self-portraits incredibly easy since users can precisely compose shots,
choosing to include people or objects in the frame for more satisfying results.
Picture Eect mode
There are 11 types (15 variations) of Picture Eects to choose from: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo,
Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, So High-key, So Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono,
Miniature. Each is unique and each give you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop.
Up to ISO 25600 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction
With a new Exmor® sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology from Sony’s agship SLT-A99V, the
NEX-5T easily oers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 25600.
Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses
Compatible with Sony’s wide selection of E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specically for α NEX compact
interchangeable lens cameras. Open up a world of endless creative options.
Auto Object Framing
Give your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing. Featuring advancements like exceptional two-person
portrait capability along with Face Detection and Tracking Focus, Auto Object Framing not only turns ordinary photos into
stunning compositions but does so automatically recognizing the scene then cropping accordingly.
Auto HDR mode
Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and more range than photo lm. Combines
the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for one
incredible shot (up to 6 EV stops). Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)
Face Detection/ Registration technology
The camera can automatically detect and register up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance
and ash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children or adults
Sweep Panorama™ Technology
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest,
continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep
angle (18mm focal length).
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice
of ve operating levels and O.
Six Creative Style settings
Control how the camera processes your images with six nishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and
B&W. You can even ne-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.
Photo Creativity Touch interface
The Photo Creativity touch interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality digital imaging
without the complicated settings. Changes can be easily made using the control dial with results seen in real time on the
LCD. Settings include; Background Defocus, Brightness, Color, Vividness and most Picture Eects.
Clear Image Zoom
Utilizing Sony’s exclusive By Pixel Super Resolution Technology, Clear Image Zoom increases the eective focal length
of your lens up to 2x by digitally magnifying the center of your image with nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually
doubles the eective focal length of whatever lens you’re using providing greater shooting exibility.
Convenient USB charging
Easily recharge the camera via USB charging. Simply connect the bundled USB cable and recharge the battery without
removing it from the camera, either via AC outlet or PC connection.
Multi-interface terminal
Multi-interface Smart Accessory2 terminal greatly expands the connectivity options such as external ash units
Stamina™ battery power for up to 330 shots
Take up to 330 shots on a single charge7 with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. Sony’s InfoLITHIUM® battery
system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in condence.
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Specications
Camera
Lens Compatibility
Camera Type
Lens Mount Type Sony E-mount
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor BIONZ™ image processor
Anti Dust Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross Approx. 16.1M pixels
Eective Picture Resolution Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor 1.5x
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording
Sony E-mount, operation with Minolta / Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses
conrmed via optional LA-EA1/LA-EA2 adaptor
Interchangeable Lens
Digital SLR camera