Sony Alpha a5000 vs Sony Alpha a5100
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Sony Alpha a5000: 269 g ; Sony Alpha a5100: 283 g
- Sensor resolution: Sony Alpha a5000: 5508 x 3648 ; Sony Alpha a5100: 6058 x 4012
- Effective megapixels: Sony Alpha a5000: 20.1 ; Sony Alpha a5100: 24.3
- Max. video mode: Sony Alpha a5000: 1920x1080 (60i/24p) ; Sony Alpha a5100: 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
- Battery: Sony Alpha a5000: Lithium-ion NP-FW50 battery ; Sony Alpha a5100: NP-FW50
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony Alpha a5100 (24.3).
| Specification | Sony Alpha a5000 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha a5000 | Alpha a5100 |
| Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm | 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm |
| Weight | 269 g | 283 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5508 x 3648 | 6058 x 4012 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 20.4 | 24.7 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.1 | 24.3 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100 - 16000 | Auto, 100-25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60i/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460,800 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-ion NP-FW50 battery | NP-FW50 |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |