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Sony A7 vs Sony a5000

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Updated by Sony a5100
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Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A7 versus Sony a5000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the A7 (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7 was released around the same time to the a5000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7 scores versus the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony a5000

 A7 a5000 
Display resolution1230k461kClearer display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony A7

 a5000 A7 

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony a5000

 A7 a5000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7 features exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A7 and the a5000.

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and a5000 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and a5000.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 Street photography details
Sony a5000 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
59
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (420 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 Travel photography features
Sony a5000 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
78
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 Landscape photography features
Sony a5000 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5000 as a Vlogging camera
35
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Sony A7 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony a5000
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-22 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 25
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 474 grams (1.04 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 90 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 13.0
DXO Low light score 2248 1089
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 420 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $798 $448