- APS-C 357.3mm2
- 20.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 16,000
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha ILCE-A5000 webpage |
Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-3N
NEX-3N vs A5000 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | J2 | A5000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-5000 | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $549.95 | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $549.99 | $298.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
13.9 oz
(395 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
13.7 oz
(388 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (110 x 63 x 36 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.41 microns | 4.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | 79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.3 | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 13.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 363 | 1,089 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other) |
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 (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.0 | 3.3 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200) |
1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | 24 - 75mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | 16 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.13x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/ Zone |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 15.1x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 | Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. | 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, 5, 10 seconds | 2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 | Via Wi-Fi or optional wired RM-VPR1 |
Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) | 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): | 60.0 | 3.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 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 EN-EL20 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM | 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: | High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange. | BIONZ X processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in silver, black or white. |