I am so glad I bought this camera. I am an amateur for sure, and have not bought a camera in many years. This was serious upgrade from a cheap point and shoot camera I have used for years that takes not so great pictures when conditions are not absolutely perfect. I decided to buy this one to take on a trip. Not only did it take beautiful pictures of the scenery, it took great portraits and selfies (with the flip up screen). I have always hated the selfies I took with my iPhone but with this camera I love them. I actually had to stop myself form being self-obsessed and taking more because I am so happy with how the photos turned out! I did buy a Sigma 19 lens as well as a Sony E55-210 telephoto lens to go with this camera & I love the Sigma lens but the lens that came with it also took nice photos and selfies. However, the Sigma took it up a notch for me. I love that this camera allows for interchangeable lenses, just make sure they are E-mount lenses. I bought this used and it looks and performs like new. I think the friend I traveled with was jealous how great my pictures kept coming out because usually I am jealous of hers! My sister saw the pictures I took and immediately asked where I got this camera and now she wants one too. My family was pleased with the pictures I took of them. I think this has been my best purchase of 2016 and I am pleased that I bought a used, lower model camera (the a6000 would have cost me significantly more) in order to save money and still ended up with a great camera! I received it quickly using Prime and in wonderful condition. Another feature that I like about this camera is that it has wifi so you can send the photos to your phone or laptop or whatever via a Sony app. This allowed me to easily share the pics I'd taken. Also, I keep the camera on airplane mode until I am ready to share them over wifi. then I turn airplane mode off and back on again when I'm done. Someone said that keeps the battery from running down quickly. As for the battery life, with airplane mode on most of the time, I was able to takes pictures for hours all day long, and I never went under 50% charge by the time I got to the hotel to charge it again. I did not turn it off most of the day, just let it go to sleep and then would wake it up and start shooting again. I hope this review helps you. I do not know much about cameras as far as technical aspects so I won't even begin to speak to anything like that. All I know is I thoroughly enjoy this camera! I do think you will need to spring for a telephoto lens, if you have that need. I used mine a little but I also find I cannot live without the Sigma lens. One last thing, taking pictures while in motion on a tour bus came out great!!! I have never been able to do that before. There are many settings to use and it's easy to find them and shoot in the setting you want.
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| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD | LCD | LCD |
| display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 2.95 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| lens type | Interchangeable | Interchangeable | zoom | Other | Interchangeable | Wide Angle |
| zoom type | Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom | — | — | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| shooting modes | Superior Auto Anti-Motion Blur Hand-held Twilight Speed Priority Continuous | Continuous Shooting | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket | Automatic | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| connectivity tech | NFC, HDMI, USB | NFC, HDMI, USB | USB | NFC, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB | Wi-Fi, Micro USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI |
| video resolution | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p | 1080p | FHD 1080p | 2160p, 1080p |
| optical zoom | 3 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x | — | 1.07 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x | 0 multiplier x |
| real angle of view | 180 degrees | 29.8 degrees | — | — | 180 degrees | 0.52 radians |
| magnification | — | 0.70x | 1.07x | 1.07x | — | — |
| wireless tech | ✓ | ✓ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
As a happy owner of the a6000
As a happy owner of the a6000, I was looking to purchase another a6000 or previous version in the alpha line that would serve as a good backup in case my a6000 died or I needed an extra camera during a shoot. I was fortunate to find a great deal where I was able to get my hands on the a5000 for a great price. Since I already have a fair amount of lenses I've purchased for my a6000, it made it a great choice since I could use the lenses on both. To keep this review concise, I'll list my pros and cons below:Pros:- Great size. It is very compact and can be taken on trips with little hassle.- 20 megapixel sensor, accepts same lenses as a6000- Software features/ menu options are close to same as newer a6000Cons:- No viewfinder, no hot-shoe. Using live-view all the time is not as convenient as one would perceive.- Lack of buttons to quickly change settings.I've included a few pictures that I took with the a5000 to give you an idea of its capabilities with a good lens.Overall, I am very happy with this product. It is extremely light, versatile and useful in most photography applications. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles a more expensive camera has, but it doesn't take away from how good it is. It only helps aspire to get a better camera in the future that you'd be able to take full advantage of. I knocked down a star for no viewfinder. It almost seems natural to use one since I've been using a a6000 for some time now, but more importantly, it seems a crime not to have it because of what this camera is capable of doing. It is especially needed for manual focus shots.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2016Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
Absolutely Beautiful! I mean, the reviews say it all. It has 5 stars for a reason. It's affordable which is what I loved and appreciated so much (I got mine used but it was in perfect condition). The color is so pretty! It's super easy to use for anyone who wants to get great crisp photos and who don't want to deal with the more complex canons and nikons.
I primarily chose this camera because of it size. I travel a lot and that is what I blog about. I wanted something that was practical for me, as I preferred something light weight and something that isn't obnoxious. I travel to 3rd world countries quite often and i don't want to flaunt around a huge camera. So this seemed like the perfect fit for me! So excited for my journey.
My favorite feature is the fact that you can flip the monitor! I use this feature all the time and I love it, especially for video blogging.
Thanks again, Sony
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- AustinReviewed in Canada on September 3, 2017
Great for the average guy.
Color: BlackVerified Purchase - IndianBuyerReviewed in India on August 22, 2016
Compact yet powerful! Amazing INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS camera
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Sony Alpha A5000 isn't a DSLR as the product name says. It is actually Mirrorless camera and that's why it's much smaller than a DSLR.IndianBuyerCompact yet powerful! Amazing INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS camera
Reviewed in India on August 22, 2016
I bought this camera for my elder sister who wanted to have a DSLR but as I'm using DSLR since last 5 years I know how difficult it is to carry them and if your purpose primarily isn't photography then you shouldn't buy a DSLR. What should you buy? THIS!! yes is small champ from Sony is no less than a DSLR though not a perfect DSLR but it's almost there. Though I couldn't get much hands-on with it but my 5 years of experience with DSLR helped to understand in little time what this could produce.
PROS :
1) SMALL, Compact can be put in ladies' bag or travelers bag easily.
2) APS-C sensor. Usually this sensor is put in entry-level and mid-level DSLRs and is bigger than any sensor in compact cameras. Bigger the sensor better is your image quality. Sensor is heart of your camera.
3) INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS - World's smallest lens- interchangeable camera. Gives you a lot of scope to give new dimensions to your shots. you can put a prime lens or a zoom lens or a telephoto lens like DSLRs (Huge plus point)
CONS : (These cons are actually in comparison with a DSLR, for whom this is their first camera, these are not cons per se)
1) No electronic view-finder - You have to look on the screen while taking a picture which could be little difficult in bright sunny conditions
2) Same manual and zoom switch.
3) Little slow
Who should buy?
1) Those who want to but a camera equivalent to DSLR but are on short of budget or want a compact camera which takes less space and easy to carry around.
2) Those who want to upgrade from Point&Shoot but don't want to buy a DSLR for any of the above reason.
Who shouldn't buy?
Those who have already used a DSLR for sometime. This is definitely not an upgrade in any manner.
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- Kat GReviewed in Canada on July 10, 2017
Sony Alpha a500.
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Amazing Camera, totally has exceeded my expectations. The lens that it brings is a generic one, but it does the job fairly well.Kat GSony Alpha a500.
Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2017
Upon further research, I have other lenses in mind to purchase to increase my satisfaction.
The attached pictures were taken with this Camera (had to downsize, as a picture is usually around 20MBs).
Also, the flip mechanism on the display is very useful when taking self-portraits.
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