α5000
The freedom to shoot beautifully
Bring the power and flexibility of interchangeable-lens digital camera photography wherever you go, with the α5000—the world's lightest interchangeable-lens digital camera.
INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS CAMERAS
α5000 E-mount Camera with APS-C Sensor
ILCE-5000 KIT
Body + 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens|Body + Zoom Lenses (16-50mm & 55-210mm)
α5000 E-mount Camera with APS-C Sensor
At a Glance
- APS-C |
- Wi-Fi with NFC |
- 3.0" LCD screen |
- E-mount |
- 20.1MP |
- Up to 3.5 fps |
- ISO 100-16000
Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
This remarkable sensor has all the elements for world-class images: top sensitivity, extreme dynamic range, unsurpassed detail and low noise.
BIONZ X image processing engine
Expect superlative results with Sony’s latest processing engine: truer colour rendering, better noise reduction and hyperreal detail via high speed processing.
High sensitivity ISO 100-16000
High sensitivity lets you capture in low light without a flash, or clearly freeze fast-moving action and minimises noise while maximising detail.
World’s most selected image sensor
Sony is the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of image sensors for digital cameras and video recorders.
Handy innovations for taking great shots
Making it easier to capture every beautiful memory
Whether you’re snapping a photo of yourself with your best friends, or taking a vibrant night shot in a bustling city, these innovations help ensure your photos are as beautiful as the experiences that inspire them.
Perfectly composed self-portraits
Now you can easily capture yourself striking the perfect pose—alone or with someone special. Simply flip the LCD screen up and fine-tune the composition. For the best results, Soft Skin Effect intelligently smoothes any wrinkles or dullness.
Soft Skin Effect
Soft Skin Effect smoothes any wrinkles or dullness, so you can be confident that you will always look your best.
Face Detection and Smile Shutter
These features ensure that faces look fantastic, with clear focusing and smiles captured at that perfect moment.
Auto Object Framing
This function crops your shot for maximum appeal—without marked loss of quality, thanks to By Pixel Super Resolution Technology and the Exmor sensor.
Add new features to your camera
PlayMemories Camera Apps transform your shooting experience
Download new editing and shooting apps, upload photos wirelessly without a computer and add the latest enhancements to your camera. (Please note, availability of applications varies by country.)
Multiple exposure
Multiple exposure shooting made easy. Just choose one of seven themes, and this app automatically adjusts your exposures with optimised settings.
Time-lapse
This easy-to-use app automatically shoots a series of still images, and combines them into a movie. Choose from eight themes to get the perfect look.
Sync to smartphone
Coming Soon! Get your free account, and download this app to conveniently sync your photos with the PlayMemories Online™ service.
Wide-ranging accessories meet every need
Professional level options open up new possibilities.
Further expand your shooting pleasure and give your photography a professional edge with accessories specially designed for this model.
New Imaging Edge software suite from Sony
Imaging Edge software suite can maximise image quality, improve production efficiency. “Remote” to remotely control shooting; “Edit” to develop RAW data into high-quality photos; and “Viewer” to view, rate and select photos.
Capture One for Sony
Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning editing software that provides RAW development, easy management and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.
Specifications & Features
- Lens Compatibility
- Sony E-mount lenses
- Sensor Type
- APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm) "Exmor™" APS HD CMOS sensor
- Number Of Pixels (Effective)
- Approx. 20.1 megapixels
- ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
- Still images: ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-16000, selectable lower limit and upper limit) Movies: ISO 100-6400 equivalent (1/3 EV step) / AUTO (ISO 100-6400 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
- Battery Life (Still Images)
- Approx. 420 shots (LCD monitor)
- Monitor Type
- 7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive
What's in the Box
AC-UB10 AC charger (in-camera charging via USB), SELP1650, Lens cap, Rechargeable battery (NP-FW50), Shoulder strap, Body cap, Micro USB cable
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