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Model Name: | Sony Alpha ILCE-A5000 |
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Manufacturer URL: |
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Sony Alpha ILCE-A5000 webpage |
Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-3N
NEX-3N vs A5000 |
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General | |
Model Number: | A5000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-5000 |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $298.00 |
Date Available: | 2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
13.7 oz
(388 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (110 x 63 x 36 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,089 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.3 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Sony E |
Lens: | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/ Zone |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
Selfie Screen: | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 15.1x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; HDR; DRO |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
NFC: | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi or optional wired RM-VPR1 |
Connections (extended): | Multi Terminal/Micro USB (with remote support) |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.78 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.81 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 2.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 2.5 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.129 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.022 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.291s |
Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.4 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 420 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes |
Software | |
Included Software: | PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4/Remote Camera Control |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | BIONZ X processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in silver, black or white. |
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