The NEX-5 offers an attractive combination of compact body and large APS-C sensor. Sony's NEX camera takes on the Olympus and Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds systems. Question is... Does the NEX-5 have enough power under the hood to challenge the 'micro system cameras?'
It's pretty clear that Sony is targeting compact camera users who would like to upgrade but are not interested in upgrading to a DSLR. Owners and reviewers agree the NEX-5 has more in common with compact cameras than it does with DSLRs - including fewer buttons and a completely different interface.
Different in that the interface offers the expected Sony options with descriptions, but in addition, it provides a full users guide directly available in the camera. Sony's on-board user guide helps owners with a full range of things like how to hold the camera or how to achieve an out-of-focus portrait background.
Some users have indicated the unconventional menu system takes a bit of time to get used to. Changing camera settings can be a little time intensive because in order to make any changes the camera requires you to navigate through its internal menu system. Advanced users may feel a bit of frustration with being forced to spend a lot of time in the camera menu system.
Performance wise the NEX-5 is decent. Exposures are dependable and reviewers appear to think the sensor delivers a good level of detail. Its Sweep Panorama is a lot of fun to use an the resulting photos are quite good.
Some expert reviewers has raised an eyebrow at the low ISO of 200 (Many would like to see a low ISO of 100) but agree large prints from the NEX-5 are really nice.
Bottom Line - Serious photographers will be less interested in the NEX-5. Competition from the Micro Four Thirds sector places quite a bit of competitive pressure on NEX.
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