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Sony has enjoyed great success with its compact system cameras, dating back to the generally excellent NEX series . The NEX line is now simply "Alpha," bringing it in line with Sony's traditional DSLRs. The new crop of Alpha E-mount cameras has already ha...
While Sony still isn't the first name most people think of when it comes to digital cameras, it is making waves with its robust camera lineup. While it isn't common knowledge for most consumers, Sony is actually the dominant producer of digital camera s...
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Although not the smallest CSC available, with the 16-50mm kit lens it will fit reasonably comfortably into a jacket pocket or purse. It's also a great little camera for street photography – although the addition of a touch screen would make it even better...
Like its predecessors, the ILCE-α6000 is a nice little camera with plenty of adjustable functions and a worthwhile range of upgrades and enhancements that make it better than the earlier models.Noteworthy improvements include the updated AF system and rev...
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Price, rating and specs based on the 16-50mm kitThese cameras haven't always fared so well for access to manual controls, though. While the functions were there, the first generation of NEX cameras made them extremely tricky to access. Things got steadily...
Stunning image quality for the price, but the controls might prove to be frustrating...
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Sony's a5000 (model ILCE5000LB) is one of the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens cameras that you will find, and these are its big drawcards. Its body is not bigger than a typical mid-to-high-end compact camera, yet it contains a lens mount that c...
Small and light, Works well in auto mode, Decent range of interchangeable lenses...
No option for an EVF, Electronic zoom ring on lens is annoying, Learning the controls takes some time...
Go for the Sony a5000 if you like the idea of an interchangeable lens camera, but also want a camera body that's small and light. It can be used in manual mode, but it does good work in auto mode, too, which is just as well since changing manual settings...
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For photographers who have stepped up from point-and-press digicams or camera-phones these issues may present few problems. But for anyone who wants to develop their photography into a moderately serious pastime, they represent can impediments to progress...
For an entry-level interchangeable-lens camera, the α5000 has a lot of advantages; it's small and light, takes nice-looking photos and movies and comes with a reasonably competent lens. On the downside, the lack of a viewfinder is a big disadvantage for a...
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Sony's smallest and lightest CSC to date, the A5000 is another Sony NEX-type camera re-branded as an ‘Alpha', the name shared with Sony's DSLR range. In effect the A5000 is a follow up to the likes of the NEX-3N and NEX-5T, and continues their flat-fronte...
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...
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...
It might not look the flashiest on test, but the stripped back A5000 is one of the easiest and most accessible routes to achieving more professional-looking shots for anyone upgrading from a smartphone, and with the Power Zoom the price seems fair too...
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Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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If you're thinking that the Sony A5000 looks very like a Sony NEX model, such as the Sony NEX-3N or Sony NEX-5T , you'd be correct. Except that its manufacturer has ditched ‘NEX' in order to standardise its use of the Alpha brand across both DSLR and comp...
Compact build, Tilting screen, Hi-res APS-C sensor...
Screen doesn't tilt down, No hotshoe, No touchscreen operation...
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The Sony a5000 was the fourth compact system camera from Sony to appear after the company decided to drop its NEX name for E-mount cameras. Instead it uses the Alpha brand, often shortened simply to "A".The first model was the Sony a3000, an entry-level c...
Small size, Creative options, Tilting screen...
No touchscreen, Limited raw functionality, Screen not fully articulated...
Another decent, well performing camera from Sony here. The A5000 is a good buy for those looking for their first compact system camera, offering a decent range of options for both beginners and those who are a little more experienced...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Sony a5000 was the fourth compact system camera from Sony to appear after the company decided to drop its NEX name for E-mount cameras. Instead it uses the Alpha brand, often shortened simply to "A".The first model was the Sony a3000, an entry-level c...
Small size, Creative options, Tilting screen...
No touchscreen, Limited raw functionality, Screen not fully articulated...
Another decent, well performing camera from Sony here. The A5000 is a good buy for those looking for their first compact system camera, offering a decent range of options for both beginners and those who are a little more experienced...
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The new 20.1-megapixel Sony Alpha A5000 mirrorless compact system camera (CSC) is very affordable and amazingly light, with a list price of $499 that includes a starter lens. There are many photographers looking to step up their photography by moving to a...
Very high-quality stills, Lightweight, good price, Selfie-shifting LCD screen...
Slow burst speeds, Relatively low-quality LCD, no touch, 1080/60i video, not 60p...
With its 20.1MP APS-C sensor and $499 kit price, the Sony Alpha A5000 is a no-brainer recommendation. This would be an excellent move for those of leaving the land of compacts for an interchangeable lens camera. That said the A5000 does have its limitat...
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As Sony looks to consolidate its cameras under the Alpha branding, the Sony Alpha 5000 arrives to replace the NEX-3N, adding Wi-Fi functionality, an improved image processor, and benefiting from its lightweight construction and portable size. With the inc...
Although the Alpha 5000 is effectively a rebrand and refresh of the NEX-3N, Sony has made noticeable improvements in previously contentious areas, such as noise reduction, white balance and metering, as well as a significant jump in resolution.The feature...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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The Sony Alpha 5000 replaces the entry-level NEX-3N with a fairly minor upgrade. Still, it'll be a no-brainer choice for anyone hesitating between the NEX-3N and the more expensive NEX-5T. The A5000 is a great camera for users looking to learn the basics...
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...
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...
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What is the Sony Alpha A5000? Sony continues to consolidate its cameras under the Alpha branding with the launch of the new lightweight Sony A5000. Given an entry-level price, it is ostensibly a replacement for the NEX-3N, but it is effectively a rebrand...
Great value for money, Improved Bionz-X processor, Wi-Fi/ NFC, Good metering and white balance...
Poor continuous AF, Disappointing LCD...
The Sony A5000 is a very good everyday compact system camera that offers a lot for its entry-level price. It's just a shame Sony has chosen to stick with a slightly underwhelming screen...
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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...
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Sony's a5000 (model ILCE5000LB) is one of the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens cameras that you will find, and these are its big drawcards. Its body is not bigger than a typical mid-to-high-end compact camera, yet it contains a lens mount that c...
Small and light, Works well in auto mode, Decent range of interchangeable lenses...
No option for an EVF, Electronic zoom ring on lens is annoying, Learning the controls takes some time...
Go for the Sony a5000 if you like the idea of an interchangeable lens camera, but also want a camera body that's small and light. It can be used in manual mode, but it does good work in auto mode, too, which is just as well since changing manual settings...
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The camera can shoot up to 3.5 frames per second (FPS) and has a quick auto-focus with good built-in mic and great image stabilization for capturing moving subjects (you can shoot in AF-C so the camera can keep up with your movements). The A5000 can also...
The Sony Alpha A5000 is packed with so many built-in features such as sweep panorama, zebra, peaking and picture effects that makes the Sony A5000 an ideal camera for both entry-leve and experienced users. You can transfer images/video shots from the A500...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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Nowadays, mirrorless cameras have been taking over the photography world — slowly overtaking the DLSRs from non-professional photographers and some professionals. Most serious photographers are still using DSLRs but they're also packed with some mirrorles...
To summarize the categories mentioned above, mirrorless cameras have the advantage of being lighter, more compact, faster and better for video. Mirrorless cameras are best for beginners since you can easily pack it in your bag and you'll have the perks of...
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Sony's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera to date, the Alpha A5000 is worth flagging amongst rivals for featuring a physically large APS-C sensor that is well-endowed with 20 million pixels. That at least suggests image quality practically...
Sharply detailed shots, Tilting LCD screen, Builtin flash...
No viewfinder, No hotshoe...
The A5000 provides one of the easiest and most accessible routes to achieving more professional-looking shots for anyone upgrading from a smartphone...
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Sony's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera to date, the Alpha A5000 is worth flagging amongst rivals for featuring a physically large APS-C sensor that is well-endowed with 20 million pixels. That at least suggests image quality practically...
Sharply detailed shots, Tilting LCD screen, Built-in flash...
No viewfinder, No hotshoe...
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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The Sony Alpha A5000 is an upper entry-level mirrorless camera that's compatible with Sony's range of E-mount lenses. Announced in January 2014 it's the successor to the NEX 3N, and becomes the second E-mount camera to abandon the NEX branding in favour o...
Excellent image quality, Low sensor noise levels, Compact, lightweight body, Articulated screen, Builtin Wifi with NFC, Downloadable apps...
No builtin viewfinder or optional accessory, No touchscreen, No hotshoe / accessory port, Very limited customisation options.
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The A5000 is the new entry-level model in Sony's range of compact system cameras. It's also currently the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with built-in wi-fi connectivity. Successor to last year's NEX-3N model, the Sony A5000 featur...
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...
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digitalcameraworld.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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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...
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Sony is in the midst of dropping the NEX branding from its mirrorless cameras, bringing all of its interchangeable lens models under the Alpha banner. This may add some questions as to which lenses work with which bodies, but it gves the company an opport...
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...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2022-10-17 18:56:23
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Last year heralded the cessation of production of NEX series cameras. That didn't mean that Sony were abandoning their CSC line-up, but rather they would be dropping the NEX moniker in favour of the wider adoption of its 'Alpha' tag, as seen on the Alp...
Wifi addition; Improved metering; Low price tag...
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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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...
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With Sony dropping the NEX branding from their mirrorless models, adopting a 20-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor in a small form factor the new Alpha a5000 appears to continue the NEX lineage. Read on to find out how well it performs.With the introduction of full-f...
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...
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