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Testseek.com have collected 101 expert reviews of the Sony NEX-5R and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony NEX-5R.
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The editors liked

  • Sony Alpha NEX-5R delivers excellent photo quality
  • Even in dimmer light
  • And provides more physical controls than some of its predecessors for a more streamlined shooting design
  • Tilting
  • Touch-screen LCD. Optional EVF available. Built-in Wi-Fi. Great high ISO performance. 9fps burst shooting.
  • Great image quality up to 6400
  • Fast focusing
  • Compact size
  • Improved battery life
  • Addition of new dials to make access to settings much simpler and quicker
  • WiFi connectivity is very good with the iPad but not so great with Android phones
  • Overall some
  • Produces great images
  • Even in low light
  • Good (non-menu) controls
  • Tilting touchscreen
  • Great low-light performance
  • Excellent video capture
  • Improved handling over previous generation
  • Drastically improved focusing performanceExcellent image quality and battery life10 frames-per-second stills180-degree rotatable LCD
  • Flip out screen
  • Selftimer function
  • Top plate scroll dial
  • Top plate function button
  • Image quality

The editors didn't like

  • The wireless connectivity and apps "ecosystem" implementations are far less than this camera deserves
  • Bottom Line
  • The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is a small interchangeable-lens camera built around a big
  • Excellent image sensor
  • But it's a tough sell when you consider the rest of Sony's NEX lineup
  • Including our Editors' Choice
  • The less-expensive Alpha NEX-F3
  • Our touchscreen wasn't as responsive
  • Old hot shoe
  • Weird placement of the playback button
  • Could have done better with at least an older EVF built in
  • Slow autofocus
  • Confusing menus
  • Silly “app store” concept
  • Small lens selection
  • No viewfinder
  • Controls are still limited
  • No microphone inputWiFi app issues at launch
  • Small touch screen buttons
  • Unintuitive menu system
  • Lack of mode dial
  • Lack of builtin flash

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  Published: 2012-11-03, review by: Kenrockwell.com

  • Abstract:  The Sony NEX-5R is a tiny camera. It's just a sensor with a grip and lens mount with a flipping LCD on the back. Once you add a lens and flash or finder, it gets much bigger as shown; the camera itself......

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  Published: 2012-10-31, Author: Zach , review by: engadget.com

  • Drastically improved focusing performanceExcellent image quality and battery life10 frames-per-second stills180-degree rotatable LCD
  • No microphone inputWiFi app issues at launch
  • Sony's third-generation NEX-5 delivers excellent performance for a manageable price....

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  Published: 2012-10-19, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • Flip out screen, selftimer function, top plate scroll dial, top plate function button, image quality
  • Small touch screen buttons, unintuitive menu system, lack of mode dial, lack of builtin flash
  • Though the NEX-5R is a completely new Sony CSC it must be said that it doesn't offer a vast amount more than what we've seen before in the NEX-5N. It handles very similarly in the hand and other than providing the options to transfer images directly t...

 
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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body & Design Sony NEX-5R Hands-on Preview August 2012 | By Lars Rehm and Richard Butler Preview based on a pre-production NEX-5R with firmware 01 The Alpha NEX-5R is Sony's seventh NEX camera and the third in its '5' ...

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  Published: 2012-08-29, review by: hereshow.ca

  • Abstract:  Sporting a new, faster autofocus system and Wi-Fi capability, Sony'sNEX-5R with will replace the current NEX-5N. The NEX-5R retains the best of its predecessor, including the 3" 921,600-dot touch-screen LCD; full HD Movie mode with stereo sound; and a ...

 
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  Published: 2013-02-01, Author: Ali , review by: techradar.com/au/

  • Tilting screen, Good controls, Touchscreen, Good selection of filter effects, Excellent image quality
  • Tilting rather than articulating screen, Nonstandard hotshoe, Filter effects JPEG only
  • The Sony NEX-R5 shows how compact system cameras are really coming into their own. The design doesn't have to rely on retro chic, but instead uses modern research and development to create a compact body shape that both fits the electronics and also feel...

 
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  Published: 2012-12-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au

  • Sony Alpha NEX-5R delivers excellent photo quality, even in dimmer light, and provides more physical controls than some of its predecessors for a more streamlined shooting design
  • The wireless connectivity and apps "ecosystem" implementations are far less than this camera deserves
  • It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online....

 
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  Published: 2012-12-06, review by: macworld.com.au

  • Superb image quality; one of the most compact cameras to shoehorn in a DSLR-sized sensor; option of using touch screen for operation in tandem with physical controls; new wireless connectivity option for use with smartphones and tablets
  • Pricey; design a tad bland and adding the lens makes for an unbalanced appearance; won't fit in a pocket unless carrying lens and body separately, $799 (body); $999 (16-50mm lens); $1299 (16-50mm & 55-210mm lenses)

 
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  Published: 2012-11-28, review by: smh.com.au

  • Abstract:  DateNovember 28, 2012 Read later : $1000 with 16mm-50mm lens This 16-megapixel compact system camera is the latest development of Sony's NEX range. The overall design has been refined to improve the aesthetic balance of body and lens. When t...

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  Published: 2012-11-28, review by: brisbanetimes.com.au

  • We said of an earlier version of the NEX it was the sensible alternative to a DSLR for most people and that is even more true of the NEX-5R. The range of E-mount lenses is constantly growing, so the NEX-5R is the basis of a system that can be as simple or...

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