Sony Alpha a5000 (ILCE 5000)

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  • Effective pixels

    20 megapixels

    Max resolution

    5456 x 3632

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    460,800

  • Physical

    110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42″)

  • Body Type

    Rangefinder-style mirrorless

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100 - 16000

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Specifications

Body type

  • Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Sensor

  • Max resolution5456 x 3632
  • Image ratio w:h3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels20 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors20 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorBionz X

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100 - 16000
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets9
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationNo
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsFine, standard

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (2X)
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points25
  • Lens mountSony E
  • Focal length multiplier1.5×

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDTilting
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots460,800
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeNone
  • Viewfinder coverage
  • Viewfinder magnification
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashNo
  • Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
  • Continuous drive3.5 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
  • WB BracketingYes (3-shot)

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, AVCHD
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerNone

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (micro HDMI)
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notes802.11 b/g/n with NFC
  • Remote controlYes (via smartphone)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionNP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)420
  • Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
  • Dimensions110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingYes (requires downloadable app)
  • GPSNone

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