Sony A7 II vs Sony a5000

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony A7 II vs Sony a5000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very well matched but the A7 II (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7 II was announced 11 months later than the a5000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A7 II matches up vs the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 II & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 II offers outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A7 II against the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and a5000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and a5000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 II will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A7 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.