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A5000 vs Sony FX2
Quick take: The Sony FX2 has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the Sony FX2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 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 | Sony FX2Sony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78 usedBest | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Dynamic Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest |
| Weight | 269g (with battery)Best | 679g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX2
Portrait
4.3/10
7.0/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
6.8/10
Documentary
3.5/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.7/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
6.6/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.2/10
Food
5.2/10
7.5/10
Macro
4.7/10
5.4/10
Architecture
4.8/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.8/10
Filmmaking
—
7.5/10
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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