Sony Alpha NEX-5
The Sony Alpha NEX-5 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera using the APS-C sensor format. Introduced in 2010, it was positioned as a compact alternative to a DSLR, pairing a small body with the Sony E-mount system.
With only a single recorded UK auction result, the price evidence base is thin: one body sold at hammer for £60 in August 2024. As of 2026, that lone saleroom datapoint suggests the NEX-5 is worth modest money at wholesale auction levels, though more sales would be needed to establish a reliable range or median value.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 452) Title: A Sony NEX-5 Digital Camera Body
Description:
A Sony NEX-5 Digital Camera Body, black, shutter working, menu display working, responsive in settings, body G, no battery/charger, with working |
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| Jun 2024 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 553) Title: A Sony NEX-5 Digital Camera
Description:
silver, serial 5708149, body VG, with f/2.8 16mm lens, barrel VG, optics VG, in maker's box with charger, flash, accessories and guides, powers up |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sony Alpha NEX-5 worth today?
Evidence is limited to a single UK auction hammer result of £60 in 2024, so the camera currently sells for low double-digit figures at saleroom level, though more data would be needed to confirm a reliable price.
How much does a Sony Alpha NEX-5 sell for at auction?
The one recorded sale fetched £60 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium, indicating a modest wholesale value rather than a collector-tier price.
Is the Sony Alpha NEX-5 a good value used buy?
As an early E-mount body it offers an inexpensive entry into the system, but lens choice and condition will drive the total price you pay more than the body itself.