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Sony Alpha a5000

Sony Alpha a5000
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alaScore 91

2140 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2140 reviews of Sony Alpha a5000. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and image quality. The size and portability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the memory and image stabilizer. There are some mixed reviews about the exposure and reliability.

usability, portability, size, image quality, performance

viewfinder, shutter, stabilizer , memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a5000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Alpha a5000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 105 user reviews of Sony Alpha a5000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the image quality and price. The size and portability also get good feedback, whereas the shutter and viewfinder get less positive comments.

usability, portability, size, price, image quality

viewfinder, shutter

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Alpha a5000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 315 user reviews of Sony Alpha a5000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the image quality and performance. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but the exposure and viewfinder get critical reviews.

usability, portability, price, performance, image quality

viewfinder, exposure

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Alpha a5000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Sony Alpha a5000 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the performance. The color also gets good comments.

usability, color, performance

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Alpha A5000

 

A small, light, cheap CSC that's a small upgrade from the NEX-3N

Great value for money, Improved Bionz-X processor, Wi-Fi/ NFC, Good metering and white balance

Poor continuous AF, Disappointing LCD

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Sony Alpha A5000 review

 

Sony's entry-level mirrorless camera keeps things simple

Small size ; Creative options ; Tilting screen

No touchscreen ; Limited raw functionality ; Screen not fully articulated

An excellent buy for those looking for their first compact system camera. Image quality is good, handling is great and there's a good solid system for E Mount cameras.

Dec, 2017
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Expert review by (t3.com)

Sony A5000 review

 

The Sony A5000 is a tiny, lightweight interchangeable lens camera

Compact build ; Tilting screen ; Hi-res APS-C sensor

Screen doesn't tilt down ; No hotshoe ; No touchscreen operation

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Sony a5000 (Alpha 5000) review

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An entry-level compact system camera (CSC) that's staggeringly lightweight, Sony's Alpha a5000 comes with built-in wi-fi, a rotating LCD screen and 20-megapixel (Mp) sensor. Available for an inexpensive price, our lab testers seemed to have a promising...

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Macworld UK (macworld.co.uk)

Sony A5000 review

 

Sony's smallest and lightest CSC to date, the A5000 is another Sony NEX-type camera re-branded as an ‘Alpha', the name shared with Sony's DSLR range. In effect the A5000 is a follow up to the likes of the NEX-3N and NEX-5T, and continues their...

Large 20.1-megapixel resolution from an equally big APS-C sensor results in sharply detailed shots, tilting LCD screen, built-in flash, fairly priced kit with Power Zoom

Even with compact zoom lens this is still a squeeze for all but a roomy jacket pocket, no viewfinder or hotshoe via which to affix such an accessory

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Sony Alpha 5000 review

 

Although the Alpha 5000 is effectively a rebrand and refresh of the NEX-3N, Sony has made noticeable improvements in previously contentious areas, such as noise reduction, white balance and metering, as well as a significant jump in resolution.The...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sony A5000 Review

 

While the A5000 does feature a host of improvements on the camera it replaces - namely the NEX-3N - there are still areas at which it is slightly let down.

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL-55210) - Review / Lens Test

 

We already feared to publish poor results but the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS performed better than expected on the NEX 7 with its difficult 24 megapixel sensor. The lens is surely not remotely capable of exploiting the potential of this sensor but...

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony a5000 interchangeable lens camera

 

It's one of the smallest and lightest cameras of its type, and it has a heck of an auto mode

Small and light ; Works well in auto mode ; Decent range of interchangeable lenses

No option for an EVF ; Electronic zoom ring on lens is annoying ; Learning the controls takes some time

Go for the Sony a5000 if you like the idea of an interchangeable lens camera, but also want a camera body that's small and light. It can be used in manual mode, but it does good work in auto mode, too, which is just as well since changing manual...

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pcworld.com)

Gavin Stoker

 

This compact interchangeable lens will appeal to anyone looking for a step up form a smartphone camera

Sharply detailed shots ; Tilting LCD screen ; Built-in flash

No viewfinder ; No hotshoe

The A5000 provides one of the easiest and most accessible routes to achieving more professional-looking shots for anyone upgrading from a smartphone.

May, 2014
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