Key Features
20.1 MP Exmor
®
HD APS sensor
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the large 20.1 megapixel APS-C
sensor size and Sony Exmor
®
APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution and
DSLR quality images with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.
Convenient Power zoom lens w/ motor zoom lever and body control
A convenient zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for effortless one-handed operation
and smooth zooming even when shooting self-portraits, bringing compact camera convenience
to the realm of interchangeable-lens models.
Beautifully composed self-portraits made easy
The a5000’s tiltable LCD screen flips up 180° to make shooting self-portraits a snap. Include other
people, experiment with interesting angles or shoot against famous landmarks. When you press
the shutter, the camera does all the work.
Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies
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Record stunning high quality Full HD video
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in either 60i or 24p frames per second. Records in
your choice of 60i/24p Blu-Ray quality AVCHD™ format
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, or in PC-friendly 1080/30p MP4 format.
Low light situations not a problem
Built-in pop-up flash in a compact camera body is perfect when an extra burst of light is needed
to get the shot. Combine with high ISO sensitivity - from 100 to 16000 ISO - to enable shooting in
just about any setting.
Auto Object Framing fills the frame with your subject
Give your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing. Featuring advancements like
exceptional two-person portrait capability along with Face Detection and Tracking Focus,
Auto Object Framing not only turns ordinary photos into stunning compositions but does so
automatically recognizing the scene then cropping accordingly.
Compact, easy-to-carry PZ 16-50mm kit lens
For the ultimate in portability, the a5000 includes the collapsible 16-50mm power zoom (SELP1650)
as the kit lens. Ideal when traveling or anytime a compact, lightweight camera-combo is
desired.
Picture Effect modes
The a5000 includes 17 effects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to
vastly expand your artistic repertoire. The ability to view effects in real-time on the LCD screen
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before the shot lets you experiment with different looks until you are satisfied with the result.
Photo Creativity feature
The a5000 provides easy access to Picture Effect settings as well as controls for Background
Defocus, Brightness, Color and Vividness. Just activate Photo Creativity, choose the appropriate
item then adjust while viewing in real-time on the LCD screen. The ability to combine settings
offers nearly unlimited creative control, and lets you compensate for tricky lighting.
Superior Auto mode
ILCE-5000L/B
a5000 Camera with 16 - 50mm lens
Capture amazing detail with the 20.1MP camera than
anyone can use. With its self-portrait-friendly zoom lever
and 180°-tilting screen that lets you see the shots as you
take them, this camera makes quality photography look
easy. Ready to share these frame-worthy moments with
friends? Faster-than-ever wireless sharing with one-touch
NFC connectivity lets you upload to Facebook and
more, directly from the camera. Ah, simplicity.
