Sony Alpha NEX-5 is the “world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera,” according to Sony. It is also a lightweight camera that’s almost as portable as a PnS yet has the flexibility and has as much raw power as most entry-level dSLRs.

Sony NEX-5 is really, really small, measuring 4.4 x 2.4 x 1.6 (WHD, in inches) and weighs 14 ounces with flash and 16mm pancake lens attached, around 18 ounces with the 18-55mm zoom. You gotta check it out to see why almost everyone is so jazzed about this new camera.

Sony Alpha Nex-5 Specifications

3.0″ LCD (angle adjustable 80 degrees up and 45 degrees down)
14.2MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor (23.4×15.6 mm)
ISO 200 – 12800
1080i Video Recording (AVCHD, MP4)
25 multi-point Auto Focus
RAW + JPEG
30 secs to 1/4000 sec shutter speed (+ Bulb)
External flash (supplied)
2.3fps continuous shooting (max 7fps @ speed-priority)
HDMI/Video out, USB 2.0
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo

Sony NEX-5 suggested retail price is Php37,999 that includes the standard zoom lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6). Not very cheap but a viable alternative to people looking for alternatives to entry-level dSLRs.