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A5000 vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the Sony FX5 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 FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78 usedBest | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 269g (with battery)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| 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 FX5
Portrait
4.3/10
6.9/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
7.0/10
Documentary
3.5/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
6.8/10
Landscape
4.7/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
6.8/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.1/10
Food
5.2/10
7.4/10
Macro
4.7/10
5.2/10
Architecture
4.8/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.9/10
Filmmaking
—
8.7/10
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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