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Sony Alpha ILCE-A5000 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-3N
NEX-3N vs A5000
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Nikon V2
V2 vs V3
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
A5000 |
V3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-5000 |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$1199.95 |
Street Price: |
$298.00 |
$1,196.95 |
Date Available: |
2014-03-15 |
2014-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
13.7 oz
(388 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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14.3 oz
(404 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(110 x
63 x
36 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.3 in.
(111 x
65 x
33 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
20.1 |
18.4 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.25 microns |
2.52 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
52 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
20.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.0 |
10.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,089 |
384 |
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) |
5232 x 3488
(18.2 MP,
3:2), 3920 x 2616
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 2608 x 1744
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 9600 x 920
(8.8 MP,
Other), 4800 x 920
(4.4 MP,
Other), 1536 x 4800
(7.4 MP,
Other), 1536 x 9600
(14.7 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.3 |
60.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (120p)
768x288 (400p)
416x144 (1200p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Nikon 1 |
Lens: |
Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
75mm
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27 -
81mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
16 -
50mm
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10 -
30mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.13x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 7-blade rounded aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
40.5mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/ Zone |
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas; Subject tracking; Face-priority AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Included, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1; from viewfinder eyepiece protective glass), -3 to +1 m-1 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, brightness adjustment |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
15.1x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
16000 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
160 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (custom); All except preset manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
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 |
Scene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDR, easy panorama, soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, and toy camera effect); Best Moment Capture mode (includes Slow View, Active Selection, and Smart Photo Selector); Advanced movie mode (includes HD movie, slow motion, fast motion, jump cut, and 4-second movie); Motion Snapshot |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
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5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/250 (mechanical shutter), 1/60 (electronic shutter) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Nikon 1 Accessory Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi or optional wired RM-VPR1 |
Optional ML-L3 IR remote |
Connections (extended): |
Multi Terminal/Micro USB (with remote support) |
Micro (Type D) HDMI, stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.78 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.81 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
70 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.04 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.3 |
60.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
15 |
40 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
2.5 |
60.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
9 |
40 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
2.5 |
58.7 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
40 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.30 seconds |
0.07 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.129 seconds |
0.049 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.40 seconds |
0.34 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.022 seconds |
0.047 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.291s |
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s |
Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.4 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
420 shots |
310 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary EN-EL20a |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
No |
Included Software: |
PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4/Remote Camera Control |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
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Notes & Features: |
BIONZ X processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in silver, black or white. |
New 18.4MP CX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4A image processor, 20fps full-res burst mode with AF (up to 60fps with AF locked), 1080p60 Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. New 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens, DF-N1000 Electronic Viewfinder and GR-N1010 Grip included in bundle. Available in black only. |