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# 10 fps continuous shooting Built-in NFC & Wi-Fi sharing 16.1MP APS-C sensor NEX-5TL Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** ₨25245
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture brilliance. Share instantly. Own the moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NEX-5TL Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens by sony
- **How much does it cost?** ₨25245 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Social Sharing:** Instantly transfer photos to your smartphone or tablet with NFC and Wi-Fi—share your story in real time.
- • **DSLR-Quality, Half the Bulk:** Experience stunning 16.1MP APS-C sensor images in a sleek, lightweight mirrorless body perfect for on-the-go pros.
- • **Lightning-Fast Focus & Capture:** Fast Hybrid AF and 10 fps shooting speed ensure you never miss a moment, from fast action to candid shots.
- • **Flip-Up Touchscreen for Perfect Selfies:** Compose flawless self-portraits and vlogs with the 3” 180° tiltable touchscreen LCD designed for modern creators.
- • **Creative Freedom with Interchangeable Lenses:** Expand your vision with Sony E-mount lenses, from versatile zooms to prime lenses—grow your photography skills effortlessly.

## Overview

The Sony NEX-5TL is a compact mirrorless camera featuring a large 16.1MP APS-C sensor, fast 10 fps continuous shooting, and advanced Fast Hybrid autofocus for DSLR-like precision. Its 3-inch flip-up touchscreen and built-in NFC/Wi-Fi enable effortless sharing and creative control. Compatible with Sony E-mount lenses, it offers professional-grade image quality in a travel-friendly size, ideal for millennials seeking high performance and social connectivity in one sleek package.

## Description

From the Manufacturer The NEX-5T is a powerful, pocketable digital camera – great for capturing incredible pictures almost anywhere. Features include exceptional image quality from the large APS-C image sensor and precise focusing with Fast Hybrid AF and interchangeable lens capability. Plus with built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, sharing your photos is easier than ever. Simply tap the camera to another NFC-enabled device like a tablet or smartphone and photos are transferred with just one touch. Technology 16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensorYou’ve never captured so much detail with a camera this size before. The NEX-5T features 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 difference between “snapshots” and “photographs,” delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds. Fast Hybrid AFSony’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, whether capturing stills or HD video.Full HD Movies1 at 60p/60i/24pThe compact NEX-5T doesn’t just deliver incredible images; it is also features powerful video capture capabilities as well. Shoot HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution1. AVCHD codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web. Instantly connect to smartphones and tabletsEasily share or transfer photos from your camera to an Android smartphone or Tablet with just one touch. No setup is required beyond downloading the free PlayMemories Mobile app to your device. Made possible by NFC technology, once connected, you can remotely control the camera’s shutter release from your mobile device and instantly receive the captured image via Wi-Fi. PlayMemories Camera AppsTake even more creative shots using PlayMemories Camera Apps. Create Time Lapse photos, Motion Shots or Cinematic Photos with downloaded apps and the push of a button. Other apps allow you to control your camera via smartphone or even post your photos directly to Facebook.Flip-up 3.0 Touchscreen LCDThe NEX-5T is equipped with a tilt-able LCD screen that flips up 180-degrees without sacrificing 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. This feature is also very useful for video blogging. Additional Features Picture Effect modeDitch Photoshop and hours of editing. With 11 types of in-camera picture effects, you can create unique and exciting photos that really pop. Effects include: Soft Focus, Partial Color, Retro Photo, Miniature and more.Auto Object FramingGive your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing. Auto Object Framing automatically recognizes a scene and subjects in your photos and crops a photo accordingly allowing you to have your original photo and a second cropped photo. Thus, creating ordinary photos into stunning compositions.Sweep Panorama TechnologyCreate stunning vertical or horizontal landscape photos with just the touch of a button. It's easy - simply press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally and the camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together into one panoramic image.Photo Creativity Touch interfaceThe 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 Effects.Multi-interface terminalMulti-interface Smart Accessory terminal greatly expands the connectivity options such as external flash units.Up to ISO 25600 sensitivity with advanced noise reductionTake gorgeous low light photos using the new Exmor sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology found in Sony's high end, full frame SLT-A99V DSLR. The NEX-5T offers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 25600.Auto HDR modeWith Auto HDR its now easy to capture more dynamic range in your compositions than a single exposure can. The NEX-5T combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third to combine for one incredible shot (up to 6 EV stop range).Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto and Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.Clear Image ZoomUtilizing Sony’s exclusive By Pixel Super Resolution Technology, Clear Image Zoom increases the effective focal length of your lens up to 2x by digitally magnifying the center of your image with nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually doubles the effective focal length of whatever lens you’re using providing greater shooting flexibility.Stamina battery power for up to330 shots7Take 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 confidence.Accepts Sony E-mount lensesCompatible with Sony’s wide selection of E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for α NEX compact interchangeable lens cameras. Open up a world of endless creative options.Face Detection/ Registration technologyThe camera can automatically detect and register up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. It can also prioritize children and adults.Six Creative Style settingsControl how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.Convenient USB chargingEasily 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. Innovation from every angleExperience the quality and performance of Sony’s innovative and award-winning mirrorless line of cameras. Easily compare features to choose a camera that suits your level of shooting, whether you’re a casual enthusiast, advanced hobbyist or an experienced professional. CameraWI-FI/NFCIsoSensor TypeViewfinder TypeFrame Per SecondVideo ResolutionLCD Screenα7RWI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 36.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDα7 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDα7SWI-FI/NFC Up to 409,600 12.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD and 4K QFHD 3” tiltable LCDα6000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP APS-C HD sensor 1.4M dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 11 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDNEX-6 WI-FI Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C HD sensor 2359K dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDNEX-5T WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C sensor N/A Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" flip up tiltable touch LCDα5000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C HD sensor N/A Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" flip up tiltable touch LCDNEX-3N N/A Up to 16,000 16.1MP APS-C sensor N/A Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" flip up tiltable touch LCD α3000 N/A Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C sensor 200K dot QVGA Tru-Finder EVF Up to 3.5 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" LCD 1. Records in up to 29 minutes segments.7. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use. © 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, the Memory Stick logo, PlayMemories Home, Remote Commander, Smile Shutter, Stamina, Theatre Sync, Sweep Panorama, Xtra Fine LCD and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Review: Compact Camera that delivers high quality pictures - UPDATE: Still really enjoy the camera but felt the need to comment on the current pricing. I believe the camera has been discontinued which has driven the price of this camera up. My review used the purchase of $350 and while I can still recommend this up to $450, anything beyond that and I would recommend waiting until the new cameras come out. At around $500, if you really like the Sony mirrorless cameras, the A6000 base model starts here and would be a much better buy in general although you lose the 180 degree LCD screen and the touchscreen. UPDATE: I've been using the camera for about two months now and I'm still finding out just how great and versatile it is. I upgraded the lens to the Sony 35mm 1.8 lens and it was a big improvement over the kit lens I think it's important that if you're going to invest in a camera like this coming from point and shoots, it's important to really learn about and understand all the features to make the most of your investment. This camera is just fantastic for everything and you'll notice huge improvements over point and shoot compacts. I know someone that uses this camera and they really like it so I did my research on it. It had very positive reviews everywhere I looked and seemed to fall in an appropriate budget for what I was looking for. I wanted something for a recent international trip. I like taking pictures with my smartphone as they're more than good enough but I didn't want to waste my battery on my phone taking hundreds of pictures a day so I wanted a good option. I wanted something compact that offered excellent quality photos and a lot of versatility. I'm no expert so this review will be based off of my current experience as someone who is new to anything beyond the standard point and shoot. This camera fit the bill perfectly. The NEX-5TL comes with an adjustable strap, a battery, a charging cable, and a wall wart for charging. In this package a 16-50mm lens is included with a flash that can be attached to the top port which can be used for other things such as I believe a microphone or a digital view finder(DVF). It features wifi and nfc for easy wireless connection and transfer of pictures to smartphones and tablets. It also has a fairly large display that flips up for selfies and makes it easier to see what your taking pictures of if you have to hold the camera lower then your head. The camera has all the familiar camera modes; program, aperture, shutter priority, intelligent auto, superior auto. I don't want to go too much into these because I honestly don't know enough about photography to elaborate to a degree worthy of what this camera is capable of. Basically they are generally auto modes and some will automatically control certain things like shutter speed or aperture or will generally automatically control all adjustments including exposure. The one main exception is the program mode which will leave all of the settings to the photographer and this is where I left it for the majority of the time to learn on. Occasionally I would try some of the auto modes to see if I could get a better shot than the settings I was using on program mode. The more I learned the easier it was to use program mode and apply the proper settings easily before taking my shots. Again I won't get into the specifics because while you don't need to be a pro photographer to use this camera, reading up on the subject a bit will increase the chances of the pictures you take being closer in line with what you want. I recommend reading up on photography whether you're using a $60 point and shoot or something much more expensive. I had no issues with battery life although I did buy an extra battery(Sony) as well as the Sony charger. I was able to take hundreds and hundreds of pictures between battery changes and rarely did I get close to using up a full charge in one day although mileage will vary depending on usage of course. I found the flip screen perfect for taking nice selfies and if you're using a tripod it is able to set a timer or connect to a wireless remote including I believe your phone to snap the picture although I didn't use these features. Connecting the camera to my iPhone 6 was simple with the app on my phone and didn't take very long to transfer pictures but totaling maybe 5-10 minutes when I transferred over large quantities of pictures. I felt the lens was basic but versatile enough for every kind of picture and offered a good zoom for further shots. You can use a variety of different lenses from Sony and other brands which makes this much closer to a DSLR than to a point and shoot. I'm already looking to improve my shots even further with a low aperture prime lens although this is where you're going to start spending money. The variety of lenses range anywhere from $200 to well over $1000. While this seems like a lot to a novice photographer, it's still really nice to know you can really grow with the camera. It's bigger than most if not all point and shoots but much smaller and easier to travel with than even the smallest of DSLR cameras while still offering DLSR quality pictures or near their quality. This was perfect for my travels and is very easy to recommend to novices up to the very experienced photographers. I tried to cover a lot but there's too much for me to cover here right now so I'll update the the review with any new things I discover and try to answer any questions people have. I paid $350 for this which I think is a fantastic price and would have been willing to pay more but look for sales and bundles on desertcart as I know they've had great ones for this camera. UPDATE: after about a month of use I'm still really liking this camera. I did however run into issues charging the battery through the camera. I kept getting a blinking charging lamp which turns out to mean there is a charging error and the battery has stopped charging. It was happening quite a bit until I finally kind of pushed the plug in as snug as I could and it seemed to resolve. I have a spare battery and a charger so I didn't really run into this problem before. Since I seemed to have remedied the problem I won't deduct a star unless this problem persist despite having other charging problems but I just thought I should update my review with this finding. Still a great camera and updated with a SEL35F18 lens which is a great upgrade from the 16-50mm kit lens.
Review: This one was small enough that it doesn't look like a full production - I wanted a camera I could take into concerts. The big cameras are usually turned away at the door. This one was small enough that it doesn't look like a full production. The camera feels well built, not cheap. It does feel like something you could drop so make sure you get some kind of wrist strap. FLASH: I hate the flash. It blows everything out. It attached to the top and sets up at 45 degrees. I can't believe they didn't let it rotate straight up or even back to bounce light. Would have made the flash sooooo much better and usable. CASE: You need protection on this camera. I found an awesome case, guarantee it's the best you can get for this with a little mod. Get the Lowepro DV 35 for 13 dollars. (When it gets there CAREFULLY cut out side straps and sim card holder. It will open up like a clam and be a an unbelievable case that fits snugly and secure. Will also hold your flash case. Trust me on this. LOW LIGHT: I thought the camera did a fairly good job in low light. Like anything, you gotta shoot a bunch to get a few. It handled the colors pretty good. One thing thats cool is when it shoots multiple shots at once, like 9. Then it pieces them all together to make one great shot. Its pretty unreal. I felt like I shot better shots in the manual mode adjusting the ISO myself. I included a couple photos from an Easton Corbin concert. WIFI: You can drop photos right onto your phone for upload to Facebook. Pretty cool. You may be able to upload to computer wifi as well. OUTSIDE LIGHT: Shoots really nice shots. here is where this unit shines. It may not be high end camera stuff but if you know what you're doing you can get it damn close. VIDEO: Good video, probably comparable to iPhone 6. OVERALL: If you want a good camera that you can take with you on the go this is it. It's not as compact as others but it's not as large as a full blown cannon. Take a look at some of the shots I've included and if you get make sure you get the case and do the the mod.

## Features

- DSLR-quality in about half the size and weight
- 16 MP APS-C sensor with fast 10 fps shooting speed
- Fast Hybrid phase-detection AF for DSLR-like focus

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ENZRP38 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.5-F5.0 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single, Touch, Tracking |
| Autofocus Points | 25 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #289,916 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #832 in Mirrorless Cameras |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Camera Body & Lens |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 16-50mm |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Remote |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E (NEX), Sony FE |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 323 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921600 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 960 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| File Format | RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch, Rear Curtain Synch |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160_sec |
| Focal Length Description | 16-50 Millimeters |
| Focus Features | Hybrid Phase Detection and Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | SDHC, SDXC |
| Image Capture Type | Video |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Item Weight | 9.76 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NEX5TL/B |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 50 millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 16 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony NEX-5TL |
| Model Number | NEX5TL/B |
| Model Series | NEX |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 4 x |
| Photo Filter Size | 40.5 millimeters |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 40.5 millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 5 |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture priority (A), Automatic, Manual, Panorama, Programmed AE (P), Scene Selection, Shutter-speed priority (S) |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Live View |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 16.1 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Yes |
| UPC | 027242870741 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.73x |
| Warranty Description | manufacturer warranty |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 3:2
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E (NEX), Sony FE
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** No
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 50 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 4 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG

## Images

![NEX-5TL Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+COtT2NPL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I am wondering, How much of a difference is there between the Nex-5T, and the Nex-6? Not having much luck finding me a solid answer.**
A: The main difference is that the nex-6 has a viewfinder and the nex-5t does not. The Nex-5t is more compact. The nex-6 has a standard shoe for a flash but the nex-5t has a proprietary shoe that only accepts the nex compact flash. Otherwise, they have the same sensor and autofocus system.

**Q: Do you miss having flash? I am considering this camera over the a5000 but am weary of having no flash. Using camera for family/pets/vacation type pics**
A: It does come with a small removable flash but so far I haven't needed to use it. My mother has this camera and the flash has worked fine for her with every day types of photos (people shots). This camera may also accommodate other flash units made by Sony but I just can't remember if this model does.

**Q: I'm looking at this camera to use in interior and exterior real estate photos...is this a good choice?   I have very little camera know -how**
A: It would be great for this. Also, Google "pole pixie" and look at the Real Estate photo gallery. You can go one better, because you can use PlayMemories to get a live view of what the camera sees on your tablet or smartphone. You can also zoom, change shutter speed and take the picture all using your phone. I got my adaptor on ebay for about $15 and it was all metal. Just search for "painter pole to 1/4-20 adaptor." You will have a great tool for all the photos you need!

**Q: Can you geotag photos on your smartphone automatically when they transfer like on the NX series?**
A: Alex, as you know, the NEX-5 cannot geotag photos. Furthermore, in my own test, photos transferred via Wifi from the NEX to an iPhone 5s and then onto an iMac did not contain geotag info. Please let me know if you find a way to automatically geotag photos when they transfer from the NEX-5 to a smartphone. Maybe Sony could add the feature in their PlayMemories Mobile app?Good luck!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact Camera that delivers high quality pictures
*by I***F on June 27, 2015*

UPDATE: Still really enjoy the camera but felt the need to comment on the current pricing. I believe the camera has been discontinued which has driven the price of this camera up. My review used the purchase of $350 and while I can still recommend this up to $450, anything beyond that and I would recommend waiting until the new cameras come out. At around $500, if you really like the Sony mirrorless cameras, the A6000 base model starts here and would be a much better buy in general although you lose the 180 degree LCD screen and the touchscreen. UPDATE: I've been using the camera for about two months now and I'm still finding out just how great and versatile it is. I upgraded the lens to the Sony 35mm 1.8 lens and it was a big improvement over the kit lens I think it's important that if you're going to invest in a camera like this coming from point and shoots, it's important to really learn about and understand all the features to make the most of your investment. This camera is just fantastic for everything and you'll notice huge improvements over point and shoot compacts. I know someone that uses this camera and they really like it so I did my research on it. It had very positive reviews everywhere I looked and seemed to fall in an appropriate budget for what I was looking for. I wanted something for a recent international trip. I like taking pictures with my smartphone as they're more than good enough but I didn't want to waste my battery on my phone taking hundreds of pictures a day so I wanted a good option. I wanted something compact that offered excellent quality photos and a lot of versatility. I'm no expert so this review will be based off of my current experience as someone who is new to anything beyond the standard point and shoot. This camera fit the bill perfectly. The NEX-5TL comes with an adjustable strap, a battery, a charging cable, and a wall wart for charging. In this package a 16-50mm lens is included with a flash that can be attached to the top port which can be used for other things such as I believe a microphone or a digital view finder(DVF). It features wifi and nfc for easy wireless connection and transfer of pictures to smartphones and tablets. It also has a fairly large display that flips up for selfies and makes it easier to see what your taking pictures of if you have to hold the camera lower then your head. The camera has all the familiar camera modes; program, aperture, shutter priority, intelligent auto, superior auto. I don't want to go too much into these because I honestly don't know enough about photography to elaborate to a degree worthy of what this camera is capable of. Basically they are generally auto modes and some will automatically control certain things like shutter speed or aperture or will generally automatically control all adjustments including exposure. The one main exception is the program mode which will leave all of the settings to the photographer and this is where I left it for the majority of the time to learn on. Occasionally I would try some of the auto modes to see if I could get a better shot than the settings I was using on program mode. The more I learned the easier it was to use program mode and apply the proper settings easily before taking my shots. Again I won't get into the specifics because while you don't need to be a pro photographer to use this camera, reading up on the subject a bit will increase the chances of the pictures you take being closer in line with what you want. I recommend reading up on photography whether you're using a $60 point and shoot or something much more expensive. I had no issues with battery life although I did buy an extra battery(Sony) as well as the Sony charger. I was able to take hundreds and hundreds of pictures between battery changes and rarely did I get close to using up a full charge in one day although mileage will vary depending on usage of course. I found the flip screen perfect for taking nice selfies and if you're using a tripod it is able to set a timer or connect to a wireless remote including I believe your phone to snap the picture although I didn't use these features. Connecting the camera to my iPhone 6 was simple with the app on my phone and didn't take very long to transfer pictures but totaling maybe 5-10 minutes when I transferred over large quantities of pictures. I felt the lens was basic but versatile enough for every kind of picture and offered a good zoom for further shots. You can use a variety of different lenses from Sony and other brands which makes this much closer to a DSLR than to a point and shoot. I'm already looking to improve my shots even further with a low aperture prime lens although this is where you're going to start spending money. The variety of lenses range anywhere from $200 to well over $1000. While this seems like a lot to a novice photographer, it's still really nice to know you can really grow with the camera. It's bigger than most if not all point and shoots but much smaller and easier to travel with than even the smallest of DSLR cameras while still offering DLSR quality pictures or near their quality. This was perfect for my travels and is very easy to recommend to novices up to the very experienced photographers. I tried to cover a lot but there's too much for me to cover here right now so I'll update the the review with any new things I discover and try to answer any questions people have. I paid $350 for this which I think is a fantastic price and would have been willing to pay more but look for sales and bundles on amazon as I know they've had great ones for this camera. UPDATE: after about a month of use I'm still really liking this camera. I did however run into issues charging the battery through the camera. I kept getting a blinking charging lamp which turns out to mean there is a charging error and the battery has stopped charging. It was happening quite a bit until I finally kind of pushed the plug in as snug as I could and it seemed to resolve. I have a spare battery and a charger so I didn't really run into this problem before. Since I seemed to have remedied the problem I won't deduct a star unless this problem persist despite having other charging problems but I just thought I should update my review with this finding. Still a great camera and updated with a SEL35F18 lens which is a great upgrade from the 16-50mm kit lens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This one was small enough that it doesn't look like a full production
*by B***S on December 12, 2014*

I wanted a camera I could take into concerts. The big cameras are usually turned away at the door. This one was small enough that it doesn't look like a full production. The camera feels well built, not cheap. It does feel like something you could drop so make sure you get some kind of wrist strap. FLASH: I hate the flash. It blows everything out. It attached to the top and sets up at 45 degrees. I can't believe they didn't let it rotate straight up or even back to bounce light. Would have made the flash sooooo much better and usable. CASE: You need protection on this camera. I found an awesome case, guarantee it's the best you can get for this with a little mod. Get the Lowepro DV 35 for 13 dollars. (When it gets there CAREFULLY cut out side straps and sim card holder. It will open up like a clam and be a an unbelievable case that fits snugly and secure. Will also hold your flash case. Trust me on this. LOW LIGHT: I thought the camera did a fairly good job in low light. Like anything, you gotta shoot a bunch to get a few. It handled the colors pretty good. One thing thats cool is when it shoots multiple shots at once, like 9. Then it pieces them all together to make one great shot. Its pretty unreal. I felt like I shot better shots in the manual mode adjusting the ISO myself. I included a couple photos from an Easton Corbin concert. WIFI: You can drop photos right onto your phone for upload to Facebook. Pretty cool. You may be able to upload to computer wifi as well. OUTSIDE LIGHT: Shoots really nice shots. here is where this unit shines. It may not be high end camera stuff but if you know what you're doing you can get it damn close. VIDEO: Good video, probably comparable to iPhone 6. OVERALL: If you want a good camera that you can take with you on the go this is it. It's not as compact as others but it's not as large as a full blown cannon. Take a look at some of the shots I've included and if you get make sure you get the case and do the the mod.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Camera is Better Than the Entry Level DSLRs from Canon and Nikon.
*by P***C on December 17, 2014*

This tiny camera has a APS-C sensor that that takes just as good or better pictures than the entry level DSLRs from Nikon and Canon, but it blows away those entry level cameras when it comes to features. Not only that, it will fit in a coat pocket or purse. No more lugging around a huge camera to get DSLR quality photos. I don't necessarily rate this camera as better than the Nikon 3300 or the Canon strictly on image quality. This is an older Sony Nex and the newer C/N DSLRs do have more pixels. That being said, the 5T will probably outperform them low light, though maybe not the newest Nikon. 16 pixels is plenty and produces more manageable file sizes. You will need to pixel peep to find any noticeable differences in image quality. Here is were the 5T shines: It will focus faster. It has both phase detection and contrast detection auto-focus. It will snap off a blazing 10 frames per second. Granted the buffer fills up fast, but I generally want to catch that perfect action shot within a one second time frame. The Canon will only shoot 3 frames per second and the Nikon 5 fps. It has all the features that a mid-range DSLR has and then some. The Nikon 3300, for example, won't even exposure bracket. I teach a college level Into to Photography course. One thing I cover is HDR photography. Students that use any of the Nikon 3000 series cameras need to use a tripod to exposure bracket for HDR work. All of the Nikon 3000 series cameras lack an auto Exposure bracketing feature. Heck, I haven't even come across an advanced bridge camera that didn't have this feature. It has useful scene modes like "Hand Held Twilight" and Auto HDR. Once you learn to use your camera, you don't need most scene modes but the 5T has a couple of scene modes that don't just adjust your settings for you. They use the cameras fast shutter speed to take multiple pictures and combine those multiple pictures in camera. The Hand Held Twilight mode lets you get low noise pictures at night without a tripod. Auto HDR lets you combine pictures to give your photo more dynamic range (detail in highlights and shadows). It has a touch screen. Some may like the ergonomics of the larger DSLR with more buttons. I have several cameras including a Sony A55 (the 5T actually takes better pictures) and a full frame Sony A99. I will say that the A99 is a dream to use ergonomically. I'm not necessarily sold on the the touch screen but I do really like it for selecting focus points. It is wireless - you can send pictures to your phone or computer. This will be important to many though not so much to me as I do usually want to use at least Lightroom to edit my pictures before I post. The wireless feature also lets you use your smart phone as a remote, something that I probably will use in the future. The latest Nikon has an optional device that you can connect for wireless. It has a tilting screen that lets you see it at just about any angle. This is great when you need to do over your head (for crowds) shots, lower shots, or macro shots. It also lets you take selfies, though the removable flash gets in the way. You can add apps that perform specialized functions. Some say they shouldn't have to pay for additional features, but since the 5T already comes with more features than other entry level cameras and many mid-range cameras, I think it's nice to be able to add apps such as an automated time lapse photography function and multi-frame noise reduction. You don't get that opportunity with the other cameras. It takes better videos. It particular, it will focus much more seamlessly, if you do not use manual focusing. It currently (12/15) costs less than the other entry level cameras. This is an older model and it is being sold at a heavy discount. Sony has replaced it with an A5000 (the 5T is better) and an A5100. I picked it up because I couldn't resist the Amazon pre-Christmas flash deal. It fits in my pocketbook easily and is replacing a Panasonic LX-7 that I never really like all that much. All that performance is packed into a package that will fit in a coat pocket or purse. There are a couple of negatives. In my opinion, the biggest negative is a lack of lens choices. The Sony E lens offerings are pretty sparse, particularly when it comes to less expensive lens options from Sigma and Tamron. On the other hand, you can buy cheap adapters that will let you use old legacy lenses that you can find quite inexpensively on Ebay. Using these lenses requires manual focus. To help you with the manual focusing, the 5T has a feature called "Focus Peaking". Focus peaking outlines your in focus areas and makes manual focusing much easier. You can buy an adapter that will let you auto focus with Sony Alpha and older Minolta lenses but the adapter costs as much or more than the cost of the 5T. It doesn't have a viewfinder. You may buy a viewfinder but is costs almost as much as the camera. For those that have previously used point and shoot camera, you might find that the multi tilt screen is more of a plus than the lack of viewfinder is a minus. The flash is screw on and not internal. This doesn't bother me, I just leave the flash on the camera. Adding it doesn't change the small form factor much. The flash is included with the camera. A larger DSLR can be more ergonomically friendly. You need to decide if the small form factor is more important than better ergonomics. I have both this camera and a full frame DLSR/SLT Sony A99. I love my A99 but I don't want to carry it with me all the time. The 5T now lives in my purse and will be with me most of the time.

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