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Sony NEX-5TL Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens

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  • 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
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3 inches
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2.8 inches
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Interchangeable
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Macro
Macro
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zoom type
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
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Automatic, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual, Panorama, Scene Selection
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NFC, Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB
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    Product Description

    Shoot and share DSLR-quality photos online, straight from the camera. With built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, creative composition and sharing possibilities are endless. The 16.1MP APS-C sensor delivers breathtaking stills and focuses with incredible speed and DSLR-grade precision. All this and more in a camera that’s about half the size of a DSLR. Use this comparison chart to compare all Sony Alpha Mirrorless cameras.

    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 sensor

    You’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 AF

    Sony’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/24p

    The 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 tablets

    Easily 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 Apps

    Take 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 LCD

    The 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 mode

    Ditch 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 Framing

    Give 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 Technology

    Create 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 interface

    The 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 terminal

    Multi-interface Smart Accessory terminal greatly expands the connectivity options such as external flash units.

    Up to ISO 25600 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction

    Take 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 mode

    With 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 Zoom

    Utilizing 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 to
    330 shots
    7

    Take 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 lenses

    Compatible 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 technology

    The 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 settings

    Control 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 charging

    Easily 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 angle

    Experience 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.

    Camera

    WI-FI/NFC

    Iso

    Sensor Type

    Viewfinder Type

    Frame Per Second

    Video Resolution

    LCD Screen

    α7R

    WI-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 LCD

    α7

    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 LCD

    α7S

    WI-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 LCD

    α6000

    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 LCD

    NEX-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 LCD

    NEX-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 LCD

    α5000

    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 LCD

    NEX-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.


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    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    320 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, size and value of the digital camera. They mention that it takes amazing photos, is compact and great value for money. Customers also appreciate the features, saying that it has enough features for a pro to enjoy. They are also satisfied with portability. However, some customers are disappointed with the battery life and mixed opinions on ease of use, and flash.

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    168 customers mention146 positive22 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it is able to capture amazing photos, high quality pictures, and nice pictures. Some customers also like the remote control app. They mention that the image quality and auto-focus are at least on par with their D90. The camera is useful for snapshots and consistently captures clear pictures.

    "...this camera especially to families who want to take a lot of high quality pictures without having to spend a lot of time setting up the perfect shot." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "So I got this camera exactly two months ago and it worked great. Nice pictures and I particularly like the remote control app...." Read more

    52 customers mention46 positive6 negative

    Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it is compact, easy to use, and takes amazing pictures. Some customers also mention that it fits in a coat pocket or purse. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portability and quality of the product.

    "...Great for action shots and portraits. The small size means that it's easy to bring, the best camera to use is the one you have with you after all,..." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...Not only that, it will fit in a coat pocket or purse. No more lugging around a huge camera to get DSLR quality photos...." Read more

    "...The Nex-5t is just as capable but small enough I can put it in the pocket of my cargo shorts or a jacket...." Read more

    51 customers mention45 positive6 negative

    Customers like the value of the digital camera. They say it's a great deal for the quality and that it fits their budget well.

    "...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...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...All in all I'd say this thing crushes Canon for the price." Read more

    "...This camera is excellent value for the money. When there was a gold box sale, I immediately jumped on it and amazon was quick to ship...." Read more

    25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

    Customers find the portability of the digital camera to be great. They mention that it is light weight, easy to carry, and not super bulky. Some say that the camera is great for travel and comfortable to carry on trips overseas.

    "...The small size means that it's easy to bring, the best camera to use is the one you have with you after all, and having had larger cameras before,..." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...The size is great, not too bulky and with the interchangeable lens you can make it even better. The included flash is nice...." Read more

    "...It may be a little heavy for some to tote around. It's not too heavy. I love that it has an LCD screen. I bought this camera for YouTube vlogging...." Read more

    24 customers mention20 positive4 negative

    Customers like the features of the digital camera. They mention that it has enough features for a pro to enjoy, it has lots of functions, and it has fun features. They also appreciate the creativity features, and the ability to add apps that perform specialized functions. Customers say the camera is easy to use and has lots control and options. They say it's fantastic for everything and you'll notice huge improvements.

    "...This camera is just fantastic for everything and you'll notice huge improvements over point and shoot compacts...." Read more

    "...You can add apps that perform specialized functions...." Read more

    "...This is a good camera for a family, it has enough capability for an enthusiast, and if you like to use old lenses with adapters it really..." Read more

    "...You can navigate through all the menus as well as operate the auto/focus shutter release from the touch screen...." Read more

    43 customers mention27 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the camera. Some mention that it's easy to use and recommend it to novices, with simple controls and a great user interface. However, others say that it is not very intuitive, difficult to type on the touch screen, and difficult to navigate the functions.

    "...This was perfect for my travels and is very easy to recommend to novices up to the very experienced photographers...." Read more

    "...touch-screen, which isn't very sensitive so usually takes more work than hitting the buttons...." Read more

    "...The body is so compact and easy to use one handed. It fits in more places and bags than other bulky cameras out there...." Read more

    "...-Easy lens conversion. A $60 adapter lets you use your full range of EF lenses, including autofocus and aperture control...." Read more

    18 customers mention9 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the flash of the digital camera. Some mention that the included flash is nice, while others say that it's not built-in.

    "...The included flash is nice. I cannot give it a 5 star review though because the lens cover does not come with a string to attach to the camera...." Read more

    "...It also lets you take selfies, though the removable flash gets in the way.You can add apps that perform specialized functions...." Read more

    "...The included flash serves its purpose, and I sprung for the OLED view finder which is very worthwhile...." Read more

    "...Size is great too! No built in flash, but comes with a detachable one-even without that, takes excellent low light pictures even on auto...." Read more

    18 customers mention5 positive13 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the digital camera. They mention that it slowly drains battery when off, dies right away, and does not last as long as they wish. Some customers also report issues with charging and battery drain. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's battery life.

    "...The battery died yesterday and the charging light keeps flashing with the power cord plugged, which according to the user manual indicates a battery..." Read more

    "...The battery does not last as long as I wish, as it can go for about an hour worth if your making video, but that's after the countless times this..." Read more

    "...I had no issues with battery life although I did buy an extra battery(Sony) as well as the Sony charger...." Read more

    "...-Buggy charging and battery drain. It's nice that you can charge the battery via USB, less nice that you don't have another option...." Read more

    Compact Camera that delivers high quality pictures
    5 Stars
    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 lensI 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.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Compact Camera that delivers high quality pictures
    Reviewed in the United States 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.
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