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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: 2012-11-20, Author: Franck , review by: digitalversus.com

  • Compact design, goodquality finish, Vertical tilt screen (180° upwards for selfportraits or 45° downwards), Noise is handled very well, WiFi mode with application store for adding functionality
  • Slow startup (2.4 seconds!), No builtin flash (separate accessory supplied), Sony's 1855 mm kit lens varies in quality from one model to the next, Optional apps could be better integrated, installation interface isn't great
  • The Sony NEX-5R is a logical successor to the NEX-5N with a few improvements to design and handling and added Wi-Fi functions. Although it sounds great on paper, we weren't entirely convinced by the app store system. Plus, the slow start-up ultimately mak...

 
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  Published: 2012-11-16, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com

  • It's almost like Sony doesn't want to sell NEX-7s anymore. Apart from a few key missing features—the built-in viewfinder, Tri-Navi control setup, and higher-res sensor—the NEX-5R not only surpasses its predecessor, but competes directly with the top of th...

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  Published: 2012-11-16, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com

  • Abstract:  Representing some of the finest mirrorless system cameras on the market, Sony's NEX series is defined by thin bodies, oversized mounts, and a... "growing" lens selection. Earlier this year, the company decided to complicate their lineup with a few new opt...

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  Published: 2012-11-06, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • Build quality; Low-light performance; Articulated screen; Touch controls; Wi-Fi; Choice of lenses
  • Wind noise on movies; Some fall off in corners; Price
  • The Sony NEX-5R is a beautifully built camera that you'll have great fun using. The articulated screen puts it one step ahead of its competitors, and the innovative downloadable apps will expand its feature set over time. All in all, a great buy if you...

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  Published: 2012-08-29, Author: Ali , review by: techradar.com

  • Tilting screen, Good controls, Touchscreen, Good selection of filter effects, Excellent image quality
  • Tilting rather than articulating screen, Non, standard hot, shoe, Filter effects JPEG only

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  Published: 2012-08-01, Author: Gavin , review by: T3.com

  • Small camera, large sensor, Superb image quality, Tilting high-res touchscreen
  • 'Front heavy' in appearance, Pricey, Won't fit in pocket with lens

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  Published: 2015-01-08, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com

  • Abstract:  Updated as on January 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it regularly.Mirrorless cameras are the new cool things in the world of photography. Recently, almost every brand has been focussing on the mirrorless cameras and comin...

 
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  Published: 2013-03-18, Author: My , review by: mymobileindia.com

  • Abstract:  The past few years have seen mirrorless cameras emerge as challengers to both DSLRs and prosumers, serving up high-quality images while giving users the option to swap lenses in a form factor that is much smaller than the conventional DSLR. And Sony is on...

 
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  Published: 2013-01-07, Author: Stuff , review by: stuffmideast.com

  • Abstract:  The apps might not set your pulse racing, but this well-connected cam is a top gun in its own right.Sony 's first foray into web-connected, app-compatible cameras, the NEX 5R takes a different approach to other Internet-savvy snappers like the Samsung Gal...

 
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  Published: 2012-11-13, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.in

  • Its a very good camera, and the new autofocus is noticeably faster than the AF system on previous NEX cameras. But its changed the price situation on the whole NEX series—last years NEX-5N with a lens now costs just $500. And, the excellent NEX-F3 is...

 
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