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Sony α5000

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Sony α5000
Sony α5000 camera with 15-50mm Lens
Overview
MakerSony
Lens
Lens mountE-mount
Sensor/medium
SensorExmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size23.2 × 15.4 mm (APS-C type)
Maximum resolution5456 × 3632 (20 megapixels)
Film speed100-16000
Recording mediumSD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card or Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage mediaMemory Stick Pro Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Focusing
Focus areas25 focus points
Flash
FlashBuilt-in flash
Shutter
Frame rate60p, 60i, 30p for video recording 3.5 fps for continuous photo shooting
Shutter speeds1/4000s to 30s
Continuous shooting4 frames per second
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo
Image processing
Image processorBIONZ X[1]
White balanceYes
General
LCD screen3 inches with 460,800 dots
BatteryNP-FW50
Dimensions110 × 63 × 36 mm (4.33 × 2.48 × 1.42 inches)
Weight269 g including battery

The Sony α5000 (model ILCE-5000),[2] is a rangefinder-styled digital mirrorless system camera announced by Sony on 7 January 2014. Since it includes near field communication and Wi-Fi, Sony billed it as "the world's lightest interchangeable lens camera" with Wi-Fi.[3] It has been succeeded by the Sony α5100.

Overview

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The Sony ILCE-5000 features a 20.1 Megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor for capturing pictures with high quality using the picture formats RAW and JPEG.

It can also record HD videos using the MPEG-4 format and AVCHD Progressive.

The BIONZ X image processor ensures fast processing speeds, improved noise reduction, and accurate colour reproduction.

It uses a 3-inch tilt-able LCD Screen.

The Sony Alpha 5000 (ILCE-5000 or α5000) has built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for transferring photos and videos from the camera wirelessly to a mobile device with Android or iOS installed, using the Sony Imaging Edge Mobile app.

Unlike the Sony α6000, the Sony α5000 does not feature a built-in viewfinder.

Specifications:

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  • ISO Range: 100–16000 for versatile shooting in low light.
  • Continuous Shooting: Up to 3.5 frames per second (fps).
  • Viewfinder: None (uses the LCD screen for composing shots).
  • Battery Life: Approximately 420 shots per charge (using the NP-FW50 battery).
  • Storage: Compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Memory Stick Pro Duo cards.
  • Connectivity: Micro USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 109.6 mm × 62.8 mm × 35.7 mm (Width × Height × Depth) (4 3/8 inches × 2 1/2 inches × 1 7/16 inches)
  • Weight:
    • With battery and memory card: Approximately 269 grams (9.5 oz)
    • Body only: Approximately 210 grams (7.4 oz)

E-Mount System

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The Sony α5000 uses the Sony E-Mount for using Sony branded and third party lenses on the camera like many other Sony ILCE (Interchangeable Lens Camera with E-Mount) cameras.

The α5000 is compatible with all E-Mount Lenses, including APS-C and Full Frame lenses.

When using an E-Mount lens designed for a Full Frame camera, the Sony α5000 has a 1.5x crop factor, effectively narrowing the field of view

  • Example: A 50mm full-frame lens will act like a 75mm lens on the A5000.
    Sony α5000 camera comparison with NEX-3N and NEX-3

Picture Formats

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The Sony α5000 supports shooting photos in RAW (Sony ARW 2.3), JPEG and RAW+JPEG.

  • Image Sizes:
    • L (Large): 6000 x 4000 pixels (20.1 MP).
    • M (Medium): 4496 x 3000 pixels (13.5 MP).
    • S (Small): 3008 x 2000 pixels (6.0 MP).
  • Aspect Ratios:
    • 3:2
    • 16:9
    • 4:3
    • 1:1

Memory Card support

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The Sony α5000 supports Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC for storing photos and videos in the formats mentioned above (RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG).

Sony A5000 with 16-50 (5)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony α5000: Digital Photography Review". DPReview. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  2. ^ "From NEX to Alpha: Sony introduces 20 megapixel a5000". January 7, 2014.
  3. ^ "Sony does a full blitz with wearable camcorders, small point-and-shoots, and compact DSLR cameras". 7 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.