Side by Side Comparison Sony a5000 vs. Sony a5100 vs. Sony a6000 vs. Sony a6500: Digital Photography Review

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Sony Alpha a5000

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Basic Information

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Announced

Price

MSRP

Body type

Body material

Sensor

Max resolution

Other resolutions

Image ratio w:h

Effective pixels

Sensor photo detectors

Sensor size

Sensor type

Processor

Color space

Color filter array

Image

ISO

Boosted ISO (maximum)

White balance presets

Custom white balance

Image stabilization

Image stabilization notes

Uncompressed format

JPEG quality levels

File format

Image parameters

Optics & Focus

Autofocus

Autofocus assist lamp

Digital zoom

Manual focus

Number of focus points

Lens mount

Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

Articulated LCD

Screen size

Screen dots

Touch screen

Screen type

Live view

Viewfinder type

Viewfinder coverage

Viewfinder magnification

Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

Minimum shutter speed

Maximum shutter speed

Aperture priority

Shutter priority

Manual exposure mode

Subject / scene modes

Exposure modes

Scene modes

Built-in flash

Flash range

External flash

Flash modes

Flash X sync speed

Drive modes

Continuous drive

Self-timer

Metering modes

Exposure compensation

AE Bracketing

WB Bracketing

Videography features

Resolutions

Format

Videography notes

Modes

Microphone

Speaker

Storage

Storage types

Connectivity

USB

HDMI

Microphone port

Headphone port

Wireless

Wireless notes

Remote control

Physical

Environmentally sealed

Battery

Battery description

Battery Life (CIPA)

Weight (inc. batteries)

Dimensions

Other features

Orientation sensor

Timelapse recording

GPS


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Jan 7, 2014	Aug 18, 2014	Feb 12, 2014	Oct 6, 2016

$600 (with 16-50mm power zoom lens)	$549 (body only), $699 (with 16-50 PZ lens)	$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom	$1400 (body only)

Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Composite	Composite	Composite	Magnesium alloy

5456 x 3632	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
5456 x 3064, 3872 x 2576, 3872 x 2176, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 1536	6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688	6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
3:2, 16:9	3:2, 16:9	3:2, 16:9	3:2, 16:9
20 megapixels	24 megapixels	24 megapixels	24 megapixels
20 megapixels	25 megapixels	25 megapixels	25 megapixels
APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)	APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
Bionz X	Bionz X	Bionz X	Bionz X
sRGB, AdobeRGB	sRGB, AdobeRGB	sRGB, AdobeRGB	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Primary color filter	Primary Color Filter	Primary Color Filter	Primary color filter

Auto, 100 - 16000	Auto, 100-25600	Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)	Auto, 100-25600 (expandable to 51200)
			51200
9	10	10	8
Yes	Yes	Yes
No	No	No	Sensor-shift
			5-axis
RAW	RAW	RAW	RAW
Fine, standard	Extra fine, fine, normal	Extra fine, fine, normal	Extra fine, fine, standard
JPEG (DCF v2.0, EXIF v2.3) RAW (ARW)	JPEG (DCF v2.0, EXIF v2.3) RAW (Sony ARW 2.3)	JPEG (DCF v2.0, EXIF v2.3) RAW (Sony ARW 2.3)	JPEG (Exif v2.3) Raw (14-bit Sony ARW)
Contrast Saturation Sharpness		Contrast Saturation Sharpness

Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes (2X)	Yes (2X (Clear Image Zoom), 4X (digital zoom))	Yes (2X)
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
25	179	179	425
Sony E	Sony E	Sony E	Sony E
1.5×	1.5×	1.5×	1.5×

Tilting	Tilting	Tilting	Tilting
3″	3″	3″	3″
460,800	921,600	921,600	921,600
No	Yes	No	Yes
TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt	TFT LCD	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
None	None	Electronic	Electronic
		100%	100%
		1.05× (0.7× 35mm equiv.)	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)
		1,440,000	2,359,296

30 sec	30 sec	30 sec	30 sec
1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
iAuto Superior Auto Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Scene selection Sweep Panorama Movie	iAuto Superior Auto Programmed AE Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual	iAuto Superior Auto Programmed AE Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual	iAuto Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur	Portrait Sports Action Macro Landscape Sunset Night Scene High-held Twilight Night Portrait Anti Motion Blur
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
4.00 m (at ISO 100)	4.00 m (at ISO 100)	6.00 m (at ISO 100)	6.00 m (at ISO 100)
No	No	Yes (via Multi Interface Shoe)	Yes (via hot shoe)
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction	Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction	Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
1/160 sec		1/160 sec	1/160 sec
Single Continuous Speed priority continuous Self-timer Bracketing			Single Continuous (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo) Self-timer Bracketing
3.5 fps	6.0 fps	11.0 fps	11.0 fps
Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)	Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))	Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))	Yes
Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)	±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)	±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)	±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
Yes (3-shot)	Yes (3 frames, high/low settings)	Yes	Yes (3 frames, H/L selectable)

1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)	1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)	1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
MPEG-4, AVCHD	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S	MPEG-4, AVCHD	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
	Supports XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4
			3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 50i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 50i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 16 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 6 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 16 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1280 x 720 @ 25p / 6 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo
None	Mono	Mono	Mono

SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo	SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo	SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo	SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo

USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Yes (micro HDMI)	Yes (micro-HDMI)	Yes (micro-HDMI)	Yes (micro-HDMI)
	No	No	Yes
	No	No	No
Built-In	Built-In	Built-In	Built-In
802.11 b/g/n with NFC	802.11b/g/n with NFC	802.11b/g/n with NFC	802.11b/g/n + NFC
Yes (via smartphone)	Yes (wired or PC)	Yes (wired or PC)	Yes (via smartphone)

No	No	No	Yes
Battery Pack	Battery Pack	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger	NP-FW50
420	400	360	350
269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)	283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)	344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)	453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
110 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″)	120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77″)	120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09″)

Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes (requires downloadable app)	Yes (via optional app)
None	None	None	None