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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage
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Predecessor: |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II
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Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5 vs NEX-5N
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Model Number: |
5D Mark II |
NEX-5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$3499.00 |
$699.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,084.95 |
$699.99 |
Date Available: |
2008-11-30 |
2010-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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17.7 oz
(502 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
114 x
75 mm)
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4.4 x
2.4 x
1.6 in.
(111 x
60 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
21.1 |
14.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.41 microns |
5.16 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
69 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
22.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.9 |
12.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,815 |
796 |
Image Resolution: |
5616 x 3744
(21.0 MP,
3:2), 4080 x 2720
(11.1 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2), 3861 x 2574
(9.9 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576
(11.8 MP,
16:9), 3344 x 2224
(7.4 MP,
3:2), 3344 x 1872
(6.3 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1280
(2.9 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.9 |
2.7 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30)
640x480 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
AVCHD or MPEG-4 |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Sony E |
Lens: |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
105mm
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
105mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.40x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
49.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
|
921,600 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
13.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
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ISO Settings: |
100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, 3 Custom |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama |
Self Timer: |
10, 2 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
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Other Memory: |
UDMA compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
AVCHD or MPEG-4 |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
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Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or IR wireless |
Optional IR Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.35 |
0.77 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.37 |
0.77 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
14 |
17 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.35 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.9 |
2.7 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
75 |
38 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
11 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
8 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.44 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.44 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.19 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.119 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.118 seconds |
0.257 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.75 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.115 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s
Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s
Prefocused: 0.119s |
Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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2.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
850 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 19.1): EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2), Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4) |
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later |
Notes & Features: |
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Available in black or silver. |