Sony has announced the a5000, a mirrorless camera that features a 20.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Bionz X processor, and built-in Wi-Fi. Sony bills the a5000 as ‘the world’s lightest interchangeable lens camera’ because it weighs 210g (7.4 oz.) without battery, card, or lens.
Price:
Sony A5000 with 16-50mm lens: $598.00
Release Date:
Sony A5000 will be in stock on March 18, 2014.
Where to Buy:
| Sony A5000 | Amazon | B&H | Adorama | ebay |
Specs:
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 (with 16-50mm power zoom lens) |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Body material | Composite |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 5456 x 3632 |
| Other resolutions | 5456 x 3064, 3872 x 2576, 3872 x 2176, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 1536 |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 20 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 20 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | Bionz X |
| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100 – 16000 |
| White balance presets | 9 |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, standard |
| File format |
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| Image parameters |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
| Digital zoom | Yes (2X) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 25 |
| Lens mount | Sony E Mount |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 460,800 |
| Touch screen | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | None |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/160 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3-shot) |
| Videography features | |
| Format |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | None |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI) |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11 b/g/n with NFC |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 420 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (requires downloadable app) |
| GPS | None |