Evaluation of the hottest micro-single successor Sony Micro-single NEX-5R

IT 168 Evaluation At present, the most popular microcomputer in China is NEX-5N, which has occupied the first place in the sales list for a long time. It can be said that NEX-5N has made great contributions for Sony to dominate the domestic mirrorless cameras market. In the second half of this year, the listing of Sony NEX-5R also gave this NEX-5N a successor. Can NEX-5R take over the mantle of NEX-5N and create a sales myth?

This time, I got a Sony NEX-5R kit with an E PZ 16-50 lens. After a few days of use, I have known the advantages and disadvantages of Sony micro-single NEX-5R. Let me explain it to you in detail.

The appearance is more harmonious

Getting the camera must first be an understanding of the appearance. The body design of Sony micro-single is never inferior to others. Even compared with a mirrorless camera using a smaller sensor, there is no volume disadvantage. It is absolutely well-deserved to say that NEX series is small. But people who use Sony micro-sets should also feel that the micro-sets are too big. So that some people put Pentax K-0 1 and Sony Micro-single together, saying that the former is hip augmentation and the latter is breast augmentation.

▲ Sony NEX-5R and E PZ 16-50 sets.

For this statement, the author also deeply agrees. Every time I evaluate Sony's micro-order, I feel that it would be nice if Sony could produce a portable condom. The Sony NEX-5R kit I got this time finally realized the author's wish. 16-50 sleeve is not a biscuit, but it looks small with NEX-5R. This combination, at least in appearance, is very harmonious. Moreover, Sony micro-single body is small, I believe all users will nod and say, of course.

Flipping the screen is a practical design.

Many friends asked me before if Sony NEX-5N was worth buying. Until then, I will definitely say yes. But this year, I gave a negative answer. In fact, there is nothing wrong with NEX-5N. The key is that NEX-F3 appeared this year. The functions that NEX5-N should have are basically available on NEX-F3, while NEX-F3 has 180? Flip screen is not available in NEX-5N. This is also an important indicator for me to choose a camera for my friends.

Many Sony cameras are equipped with flip screens, and the flip screen of NEX-F3 can form 180? Turn it over so that it is convenient to take a selfie. What's more, the NEX-5R I got today also has 180? Turning the screen is another self-timer weapon.

Will selfies be used often? This is a question thrown at me by many friends. In my opinion, whether traveling alone or with a group, taking a photo from the perspective of self-portrait is more dramatic and memorable than standing neatly. When there is no flip screen, we need the combination of face recognition (focusing)+smiling shutter (smiling photo)+automatic portrait composition (cutting composition) to complete the self-portrait when using Sony camera, while NEX-5R's 180? On the basis of these functions, flipping the screen undoubtedly ensures better composition, which is very important.

▲ Self-timer is still very fun.

In my opinion, the flip screen selfie is not only the entertainment of young girls in the bathroom after the fashion 90 s, but also a major direction of interesting photography. 180 of Sony micro-single NEX-5R? The flip screen combined with the in-machine beauty function is likely to make NEX-5R a self-portrait artifact at the next stop.

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There is still room for improvement in WIFI function.

Sony micro-single NEX-5R is a 5-series product, and the 3-series and 5-series of Sony micro-single are standard micro-single menu configurations in the menu. To put it bluntly, the menu design of Sony NEX-5R is for home users and beginners, but professional users still feel a little awkward when using it. If you really want to be a professional backup machine, buy NEX-7.

▲ Sony Micro Single NEX-5R provides many custom buttons.

Because of the user group, Sony NEX-5R has no god control, and many settings need to be adjusted in the menu. This seems a bit cumbersome to me. In my opinion, there are four main reasons for not being criticized by the majority of users. First, as the main audience of NEX-5 products, home users don't need to adjust parameters repeatedly like professional photographers. Secondly, although some parameters of Sony NEX-5R need to be adjusted in the menu, the camera's response speed is very fast. If you click Yes, you can operate blindly with a little habit. Among the three, the most commonly used functions of NEX-5R can be adjusted by Fn, and most commonly used settings can be called up by pressing Fn. Finally, Sony NEX-5R has many custom setting keys, which can adjust the settings commonly used by users but not used or most commonly used by Fn to custom keys.

▲ Good response and focusing speed can complete instant capture.

▲ Good control can make people seize the wonderful moment.

Because of the above four advantages, the sense of control of Sony micro-single NEX-5R can still meet the general needs in my opinion. At least it's enough for me. This concentration and speed of reaction can help me capture many wonderful moments.

Compared with NEX-5N, the control sense of NEX-5R is improved, but it is impossible to improve it greatly because of the menu setting.

After talking about control, let's talk about WIFI in detail. For NEX-5R, we can't help but mention this function. Carrying WIFI is definitely a major trend of camera development at present. Whether it is Sony card machine or micro camera, WIFI will be the standard in the future, and Samsung smart camera is also developing this technology. For the traditional two giants, Nikon introduced Android cameras, and Canon applied WIFI technology to full-frame SLR cameras. After using a series of cameras with WIFI function, the author thinks that the WIFI user experience of various manufacturers still needs to be improved.

Sony NEX-5R can connect to LAN, but the connection process is very complicated. Especially now, a lot of WIFI is not open when going out, and it will take a lot of time to enter the password. What's more, no password can be given to you for nothing. Therefore, the connection of NEX-5R is more directly shared with mobile devices, and then uploaded to the network by mobile devices.

It is not easy to connect a smartphone with NEX-5R. When traveling, my companion asked me for help. Fortunately, I used this function in Suo Nikkari before, so it was done in three or two times. Therefore, for users who want to use this function, it is still necessary to look at the instructions, or I will give you a brief explanation here.

▲ First open browse and select a photo.

▲ Then press the menu button and select Play.

▲ Choose a smartphone to watch.

▲ Select this option if you only choose to transfer one photo.

▲ Wait a moment.

▲ SSID and password appear.

▲ Select the same network as the IPHONE SSID and enter the password.

▲ Click the PlayMemories application after the ▲WIFI connection is successful.

▲ After opening, you can see the shared photos, and you can also click Copy and Save.

▲ In the end, of course, it was sent to Weibo.

I don't know how many steps the shared photos have taken. This kind of WIFI sharing is really a bit cumbersome. Fortunately, all photos can be shared once in this way, and there is no need to import them into mobile devices one by one. And it will take about a minute or two after the whole operation is mastered. After the actual use, I feel that there is still room for improvement in Sony's WIFI sharing, waiting for Sony's progress.

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The picture quality is impeccable.

When it comes to impeccable image quality, it will definitely be sprayed. But the title is too short to tell me everything. In a word, the image quality is impeccable in this level of micro-camera. Since the product NEX-5, Sony micro-single has won everyone's favor with APS-C size sensor. You know, this is the guarantee of image quality.

▲ Sony NEX-5R real shot effect

First of all, the photos taken by NEX-5R are absolutely clear, and the professional point is that the resolution and clarity are very good. With the lens of 16-50, the photos taken by Sony NEX-5R are no better than single contrast. I believe this sentence has also made many consumers who are ready to buy a sigh of relief.

▲ Sony NEX-5R cooperates with 16-50 lens to evaluate the real shooting effect in the studio.

Another benefit brought by APS-C size sensor is good high sensitivity. Many people think that one of the reasons for the poor image quality of small cameras is the poor sense of height, which often leads to the fact that small cameras are only machines during the day, and there will be slag-like high-sensitivity performance at night or when entering the house. Although Sony NEX-5R can't drive to ISO 6400 and ISO 12800 as easily as Quan Huafu's high-end paparazzi SLR, there is no pressure to use ISO 1600.

▲ISO 1250 shooting

ф o16000 can guarantee that when using16-500 lens indoors, the hand will not shake. For the author, when using NEX-5R, the sensitivity will be set to ISO Auto, and the upper limit is ISO 3200. For NEX-5R, although the image quality of ISO 3200 is obviously worse than that of ISO 1600, it is more than enough if the printing effect of advanced magazine version is not used. What's more, NEX-5R automatic ISO is very intelligent, and ISO 800 can never reach ISO 3200.

▲ From the perspective of sensitivity comparison, the image quality below ISO 1600 is very good.

Sony said that its high image quality comes from three image dynamic sensors, BIONZ processor and lens. I didn't believe this many years ago, but times have changed. Now speaking of Sony, I think whether it is a single camera (equivalent to Sony's SLR), a DC (interchangeable lens camera) or a micro-single camera, it has a good picture quality. Among them, the micro-single camera is the top one in this kind of camera because of the size of the sensor. Of course, this is all about the first two driving forces. Let's talk about 16-50 again.

This lens, in fact, should be said that this lens is very good because it really doesn't have that long focal length, and it can shoot landscapes and portraits. Basically, for novice users who don't know what to shoot in the future, this lens allows you to travel around the world in a mirror, because most of the subjects are competent. I don't think it is necessary to shoot sports blockbusters compared with other professional journalists. People make money by shooting sports blockbusters, and you spend money.

So let's talk about distortion.

▲ 16mm wide-angle end distortion

▲50mm telephoto end distortion

Judging from the distortion effect of the actual test, the distortion of the lens E PZ 16-50 can still be distinguished from the telephoto end or the wide-angle end. In all fairness, the lens distortion of 16-50 is not obvious. I believe that such distortion used in shooting is often obscured by the actual scenery, so don't worry.

▲ You can still make some gorgeous films with NEX-5R.

The picture quality of Sony NEX-5R is not only good for ordinary users, but also excellent. If I have to get a NEX-5R to shoot a blockbuster, I should be able to shoot a blockbuster as long as my technology is in place. So users who buy NEX-5R don't need to worry about the picture quality.

In summary

Finally, we must make a small summary. Sony micro-single NEX-5R is a product with no obvious shortcomings, which is definitely a positive definition. Because stubborn video manufacturers often let you buy a camera, so that you have such a heart (the heart of Beijing dialect, not the heart of Hong Kong and Taiwan). For example, the single focus of C club is slow, and the single image quality of N club is not good. Buying a micro-single NEX-5R just makes you feel that this camera has nothing to complain about, but it can help you finish shooting well.

16-50 lens, I feel that the micro-single is finally small enough, and Wei will gradually emerge. Sony has been promoting the image quality of compact SLR. I have never said this sentence in the evaluation, but it is worthy of my conscience when used in Sony NEX-5R suite.

Advantages:

The picture quality is very good

Fast focusing and response.

180? The flip screen is very practical

This machine is very small.

Fn key can solve most parameter adjustment.

The key is that the whole machine has no fatal defects.

Disadvantages:

Some operations need to enter the menu frequently.

WIFI is not easy to use at present.

After a long exposure, it takes a long time to reduce noise, so it is impossible to shoot at this time.

Purchase suggestion

Sony NEX-5N is good enough, but NEX-5R is definitely not bad. If the price doesn't go up significantly, it must be to buy new ones, not old ones. Moreover, if you buy NEX-5R, I suggest you buy a set of NEX-5R and 16-50. If the price of the kit is around 4500 yuan, you can sell it.