Sony Alpha a5000 Black
Its 20.1MP APS-C sensor, BIONZ X processor, and 3-inch 180° tilting LCD make it a compact shooter for high-ISO stills and self-portrait framing. Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC enables quick wireless image transfer, and the lightweight body is highly portable for everyday carry. This camera is best for beginner vloggers and content creators who need a simple, flip-screen camera for 1080p/60 video and casual photography.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.1MP aps-c
AF Points 25 pts
Burst 3.5 fps
Video 1080p
Weight 268 g
31 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sensor (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong display (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average burst (2nd percentile)
- Below average af (3rd percentile)
- Below average build (10th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 25 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 3.5 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a5000 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 25 | 425 | 493 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 3.5 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 268 | 579 | 1160 | 575 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a5000 | 3.4 | 39.9 | 10 | 2 | 89.8 | 84.3 | 47 | 72.5 | 50.3 | 49.9 | 75.1 | 0 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 83.2 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 94.4 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 65.9 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.6 | 96 | 87.6 | 83.2 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall30.5
- Video49.1
- Travel27.2
- Youtube45.2
- Beginner24.1
- Vlogging36.9
- Streaming42.6
- Photography28.5
- Wedding Events27.6
- Sports Wildlife13.1
- Product Photography46.4
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