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 | ||
| Model | Alpha a5000 | Alpha a5100 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 269 g | 283 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 5508 x 3648 | 6058 x 4012 |
| 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 | ||
| White balance presets | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60i/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 460,800 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-ion NP-FW50 battery | NP-FW50 |