Sony Alpha 5100 vs Sony Alpha 5000

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 5100Alpha 5000
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 5000 Sony NEX-3N
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 5100
      MSRP$549 (body only), $699 (with 16-50 PZ lens)$600 (with 16-50mm power zoom lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 16,000
      Photo Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 16885456 x 3064, 3872 x 2576, 3872 x 2176, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable appWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, high/low settings3-shot
      Focus Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Contrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points17925
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps3.5 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      Exposure Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      DxO Low Light ISO13471089
      DxO Color Depth23.823.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.713.0
      DxO Overall Score8079
      Video Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Dimensions110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42")110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.5 x 5.25"
      Package Weight1.315 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FW50
      Battery Life400 shots420 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 5100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor


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