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Sony Alpha a5000
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    20 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Display size

3 in

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

White balance presets

9

ISO max

16000

Effective pixels

20 MP

Battery Life (CIPA)

420

Timelapse

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

NFC

Yes

Weak points

Digital zoom

2 x

Integrated lens

No

Image stabilization

No

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Expert reviews

DigitalVersus

That's it. The Sony NEX range has been killed off once and for all. From now on, all of Sony's interchangeable lens cameras are to be knows as Alphas,...

DigitalTrends

The new 20.1-megapixel Sony Alpha A5000 mirrorless compact system camera (CSC) is very affordable and amazingly light, with a list price of $499 that...

PCMAG

Sony is in the midst of dropping the NEX branding from its mirrorless cameras, bringing all of its interchangeable lens models under the Alpha banner....

Ephotozine

The Sony Alpha A5000 is this years update to the Sony NEX-3N, and is one of the smallest APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras with a built in flash. The...

Photography Blog

The A5000 is the new entry-level model in Sony's range of compact system cameras. It's also currently the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable...

TechRadar

The Sony a5000 was the fourth compact system camera from Sony to appear after the company decided to drop its NEX name for E-mount cameras. Instead it...

PCWorld

Sony's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera to date, the Alpha A5000 is worth flagging amongst rivals for featuring a physically large...

Camera Labs

The Sony Alpha A5000 is an upper entry-level mirrorless camera that's compatible with Sony's range of E-mount lenses. Announced in January 2014 it's...

Expert Reviews

The Sony A5000 doesn't bear the NEX brand, but we're relieved to see that Sony hasn't abandoned the technology that we've admired so much over the...

Cameras Reviewed.com

Sony has enjoyed great success with its compact system cameras, dating back to the generally excellent NEX series. The NEX line is now simply "Alpha,"...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) March 2014
Street price (US) 499 $
Released (FR) March 2014
Street price (EUR) 499 €
Colors
White
Grey
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 20 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.2x15.4 mm
Processor BIONZ X
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Sony E
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Digital zoom 2 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 460800 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Custom
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse Yes
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Battery Life (CIPA) 420
Size and weight
63 in
36 in
110 in
269 oz
Sony Alpha a5000
Height 63 in
Width 110 in
Deep 36 in
Weight 269 oz
Image
Max resolution 5456x3632 pixels
Ratio 3:2
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 16000
White balance presets 9
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 25
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
Fill-in
On
Off
Rear sync
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 4 m
External flash No
Video
Format AVCHD
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC Yes



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Sony Alpha a5000: review

Language: En | Time: 10 m 59 | Type: Review | By: camerahoarders

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