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A5000 vs SLT-A99
Quick take: The SLT-A99 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A5000Sony · 2014 | SLT-A99Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78 usedBest | £454 used |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame sensor |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | 19-point phase-detect (11 cross) via the translucent mirror + 102-point on-sensor phase assist, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 4.5-stop sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 6fps with continuous AF (10fps in crop mode)Best |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 269g (with battery)Best | 812g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | 147 × 111.2 × 78.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 0.71x |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony A-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | Micro USB, HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, remote terminal, Multi Interface Shoe |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A5000
SLT-A99
Portrait
4.3/10
6.4/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
6.0/10
Documentary
3.5/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
5.2/10
Landscape
4.7/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
5.1/10
Casual
4.2/10
3.4/10
Food
5.2/10
5.6/10
Macro
4.7/10
4.4/10
Architecture
4.8/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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