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Sony A5000

Sony's 2014 entry mirrorless camera: a 20.1MP APS-C sensor in a 269 g body with a flip-up selfie screen, Wi-Fi and NFC. There is no viewfinder or hot shoe, and it focuses by contrast detection only.

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Battery NP-FW50 420 shots per charge (CIPA) From £22.99 · Ansmann NP-FW50 Battery (replacement for Sony NP-FW50) Every NP-FW50 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Sony E lenses: 67mm6072mm2762mm2477mm2382mm2349mm2252mm1858mm16 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2014
Sensor
20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
20.1 MP
Mount
Sony E-mount
Dimensions
109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm
Weight
269g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
3.5fps
Battery Life
~420 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Viewfinder
None (rear screen only)
Screen
3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
420 shots
USB Power
Charges over USB
Dimensions
110 × 63 × 36mm
Weight (Grams)
269g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
3.5fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
16000
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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2 lenses compatible with the Sony E-mount mount.

MK 18-55mm T2.9 (Sony E)
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MK 50-135mm T2.9 (Sony E)
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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.3
Street
6.5
Travel
6.1
Wedding & Events
2.6
Documentary
3.5
Sports & Action
3.1
Landscape
4.7
Wildlife
4.2
Casual
4.2
Food
5.2
Macro
4.7
Architecture
4.8
Astrophotography
4.8
✅ Great For
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Street 6.5 Strong on portability, discreet body and screen flexibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Wedding & Events 2.6 Held back by pro reliability and autofocus. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Sports & Action 3.1 Held back by burst speed and autofocus.
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Documentary 3.5 Held back by audio and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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