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March 2014
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The editors liked
Compact design
180° tilt screen
WiFi and NFC
Easy to use
Great picture quality up to 3200 ISO
PASM settings in video mode
Uses the same graphic interface as Sony's RX cameras
Small size
Creative options
Tilting screen
Large 20.1megapixel resolution from an equally big APSC sensor results in sharply detailed shots
Tilting LCD screen
Builtin flash
Fairly priced kit with Power Zoom
Compact build
Hi-res APS-C sensor
Great value for money
Improved Bionz-X processor
Wi-Fi/ NFC
Good metering and white balance
Very high-quality stills
Lightweight
Good price
Selfie-shifting LCD screen
The editors didn't like
1650 mm OSS is disappointing and quality varies from one model to the next
Slow startup (with the 1650 mm OSS lens)
No touchscreen
Screen resolution could be higher
Limited raw functionality
Screen not fully articulated
Even with compact zoom lens this is still a squeeze for all but a roomy jacket pocket
No viewfinder or hotshoe via which to affix such an accessory
Published: 2014-01-11, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: With Sony's NEX brand surrendering to the Alpha title, the A5000 is among the first compact system cameras we've seen to carry the new badge. But what's in a name? We got to play with the A5000 at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 to find out. At first...
The A5000 provides one of the easiest and most accessible routes to achieving more professional-looking shots for anyone upgrading from a smartphone....
The A5000 provides one of the easiest and most accessible routes to achieving more professional-looking shots for anyone upgrading from a smartphone.This story, "Sony Alpha A5000 review: Compact camera produces sharp-looking pics" was originally published...
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Published: 2014-05-01, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Abstract: Sony a5000 review: Sony's beginner CSC adds Wi-Fi and a better processor, but is it enough? Find out in our Sony a5000 review video.The Sony a5000 was the fourth compact system camera from Sony to appear after the company decided to drop its NEX name for ...
The new Sony A5000 is a rather modest refresh of last year's NEX-3N cameras, ditching the NEX branding, upgrading the image sensor and processor, and adding wi-fi and NFC connectivity, a better handgrip and the more intuitive Alpha menu system. Despite a...
Published: 2014-03-10, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Tilting rear display. Compact body and lens. Built-in flash. Quick autofocus. Good high ISO images. Wi-Fi with NFC. Attractive price tag.
Inconvenient access to some shooting settings. Slow to start. Slow burst rate. No EVF support. Some camera apps cost extra. Doesn't include external charger
The Sony Alpha 5000 is an affordable mirrorless camera that delivers excellent images, but advanced shooters are going to feel limited by its control system....
Poor LCD screen; Noise reduction too aggressive at times
While the A5000 does feature a host of improvements on the camera it replaces - namely the NEX-3N - there are still areas at which it is slightly let down.Although the addition of Wi-fi and NFC connectivity are certainly welcome, the rear of the came...
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Published: 2014-02-25, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Although the A5000 isn't quite the replacement for the NEX-5T as it appears, and is unlikely to be tempting enough for enthusiasts, the sensor at least is a very good performer. Although it lacks the on-chip PD-AF pixels required for faster autofocus of t...
Abstract: On the inside, the Sony A5000 pairs a new APS-C sized, 20.1 effective megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor, and the same BIONZ X-branded image processor that debuted with the full-frame Sony A7 and A7R, as well as their fixed-lens sibling, the RX10.De...