Sony Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm Lens

The Sony Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm Lens is a compact, rangefinder-style interchangeable-lens camera kit that was Sony’s smallest and lightest mirrorless model at its release. It’s a versatile, beginner-friendly camera designed for photographers who want high-resolution image quality and easy wireless sharing in a genuinely pocketable body, paired with a retractable power zoom kit lens for a complete, ready-to-shoot setup.

At the core of the a5000 is a 20.1MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s BIONZ X image processor, producing high-resolution still images and Full HD 1080p video recording at up to 60fps, with marked low-light quality and sensitivity reaching ISO 16000. The processor also helps minimize overall noise levels while affording continuous shooting at up to 3.5fps in Speed Priority Continuous mode. Autofocus uses a 25-point contrast-detection system with Real-Time Autofocus Tracking, letting focus follow a moving subject within the frame, along with manual focus support. The mechanical shutter offers speeds from 1/4000 to 30 seconds.

Handling centers on a 3.0-inch, 460.8k-dot LCD monitor with a 180-degree tilting design, making it well suited to self-portraits and shooting from low angles or in front of the camera; the a5000 has no viewfinder and no provision to add one. Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, paired with NFC for one-touch pairing with compatible mobile devices, allows for quick wireless image sharing and backup. Additional creative features include Photo Creativity and Picture Effects, Superior Auto Mode, Auto Object Framing, and a Hand-held Twilight mode for improved low-light shooting.

The bundled Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS retractable power zoom lens delivers a 35mm-equivalent focal range of approximately 24-75mm on the a5000’s APS-C sensor, covering wide-angle through short-telephoto framing for everyday and travel photography. Its optical design includes ED and aspherical elements, and built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization provides the equivalent of four stops of shutter-speed compensation for blur-free handheld shooting. The lens retracts to just 3/16″ at its shortest length, keeping the kit exceptionally compact, with zoom controlled via a motorized zoom lever on the camera body.

Build quality uses a composite body material, with no weather sealing against dust or moisture. The camera supports convenient in-camera USB charging of its battery from an AC outlet or computer. Weighing approximately 269g (body only), it’s a remarkably light camera for its class. The a5000 uses Sony’s E-mount lens system, giving photographers access to Sony’s full range of native APS-C and full-frame E-mount lenses as they look to expand their kit over time.

Key Features
– 20.1MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with BIONZ X processor
– ISO sensitivity up to 16000
– 25-point contrast-detection autofocus with Real-Time Autofocus Tracking
– Up to 3.5fps continuous shooting (Speed Priority Continuous mode)
– Mechanical shutter, 1/4000 to 30 sec
– Full HD 1080p video recording at up to 60fps
– 3.0″ 460.8k-dot LCD with 180-degree tilting design
– No viewfinder
– Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity
– Photo Creativity and Picture Effects
– Superior Auto Mode and Auto Object Framing
– Hand-held Twilight mode
– Includes Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS retractable power zoom lens (approximately 24-75mm equivalent)
– Kit lens features Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization and motorized zoom lever
– In-camera USB battery charging
– No weather sealing
– Lightweight, compact composite body (approximately 269g, body only)
– Sony E-mount lens compatibility