| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 5000 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony NEX-3N |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha 5100 |
| MSRP | $600 (with 16-50mm power zoom lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 16,000 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X |
| Max Image Resolution | 5456 x 3632 |
| Other Resolutions | 5456 x 3064, 3872 x 2576, 3872 x 2176, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 1536 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | With downloadable app |
| WB Bracketing | 3-shot |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Focusing System | Contrast-detection AF |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.5 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Rear Sync. Slow Sync. Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Range | 4.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1089 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 79 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Remote Control | via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life | 420 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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