Alpha NEX-5

Sony

Alpha NEX-5

17 positive 0 neutral 1 negative

Based on 18 Reddit mentions

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Is there anyone who has used both Sony and Olympus cameras?

My Sony NEX-5 doesn’t seem bigger than my Olympus, but that’s an old Sony with no viewfinder.

ChrisB-oz in r/M43

April 21, 2026 3:21 AM

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How can I make shoot more interesting photos?

The Sony NEX 5 is good for shy people. It hangs around your neck and the screen flips up, but it doesn't have a viewfinder. I generally liked them

PralineNo5832 in r/PhotographyAdvice

March 8, 2026 4:31 PM

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Finally want to by MY very first DSLR, but feeling stuck between the K1 I/II, K3 III or something entirely different

Tengo una Sony NEX 5T y una Pentax K7. La Sony vino con un lente zoom bien compacto, así que todo cabe en el bolsillo de un abrigo, por ejemplo. La Pentax ocupa más espacio y pesa más. La Sony transmite su propio Wi-Fi, y pude controlarla con mi smartphone. La Pentax no puede hacer eso, pero creo qu

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PralineNo5832 in r/pentax

June 18, 2025 7:10 AM

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Just got a Nikon D300

That’s what I use mirrorless for. My Sony NEX-5T with the 20mm pancake is not a heck of a lot bigger than a premium compact, and is actually slimmer than something like a Canon G12. But it has an APS-C sensor, just no viewfinder.

mediageeknet in r/VintageDigitalCameras

January 28, 2026 2:03 AM

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