Upgrade Guide

Sony A5000→Sony A5100

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A5000

£154

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A5100

£200 (+£46)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A5000. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A5100

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A5000	A5100
Price	£154	£200
Released	2014	2014
Sensor	20.1MP APS-C CMOS	24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4	1080p/60p
Autofocus	25-point contrast AF with face detection	Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	3.5fps	6fps	↑
Battery Life	~420 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	269g (with battery)	224g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (rear screen only)	No viewfinder
Screen	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots	3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot

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