Sony A7 vs Sony a5000

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Sony A7 versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.