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# Wi-Fi + NFC connectivity 20.1MP APS-C sensor 180° tiltable LCD screen Sony Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm OSS Lens (Silver)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 5727.93 DT
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## Summary

> 📷 Capture brilliance. Share instantly. Own the moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm OSS Lens (Silver) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 5727.93 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Auto Modes:** Superior Auto, Face Detection, and Anti-Motion Blur ensure sharp, professional-quality photos even in challenging conditions.
- • **Compact & Versatile:** Lightweight mirrorless body with interchangeable Sony E-mount lenses keeps you ready for every creative opportunity on the go.
- • **Selfie-Ready Design:** Flip the 180° tiltable LCD for perfectly framed selfies and vlogs that stand out in your feed.
- • **Instant Social Sharing:** One-touch NFC and Wi-Fi let you upload your best moments directly to your smartphone—no cables, no wait.
- • **Pro-Level Image Quality:** 20.1MP APS-C Exmor sensor delivers stunning detail and vibrant colors, elevating your shots beyond smartphone limits.

## Overview

The Sony Alpha a5000 is a compact mirrorless camera featuring a 20.1MP APS-C Exmor sensor, a 3-inch 180° tiltable LCD screen, and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC for seamless sharing. Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, it offers interchangeable Sony E-mount lenses, advanced autofocus with 25 points, and smart shooting modes like Superior Auto and Anti-Motion Blur. Lightweight and travel-friendly, it delivers DSLR-quality images and effortless connectivity, making it the perfect tool for capturing and sharing your world in stunning detail.

## Description

Product Description Capture amazing detail with the 20.1MP camera than anyone can use. with its self-portrait-friendly zoom lever and 180 Degree-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. From the Manufacturer Capture amazing detail with the 20.1MP Mirrorless camera that is so versatile, it works for both casual photo enthusiasts and professionals. 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. Plus, share your amazing pictures faster than ever to your social network directly from the camera via WiFi and one-touch NFC connectivity. Technology Go From Snapshot to PhotographThe same sensor format found in other conventional DSLRs is used on the a5000 offering 13x the area of a typical point-and-shoot image sensor. The 20.1MP APS-C sensor delivers an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous blurred backgrounds to give even simple shots an artistic touch.Share Your Photos with Friends and Family InstantlyWi-Fi connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible smartphone or tablet and the PlayMemories Camera Apps5. Frame your shot on your device's LCD, snap the shutter, and then transfer the images directly to your mobile device for quick editing and uploading. And with NFC (near field communication) technology, connecting has never been easier. Simply tap the camera to an NFC-enabled device, and you're ready to shoot and share without wires or hassles.Shoot Full HD MoviesCapture HD Movies in your choice of standard 60i or cinematic 24p frames per second, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. The AVCHD codec delivers stunning Blu-ray picture quality while the PC-friendly MP4 codec lets you compress to smaller 1080/30p files for easier upload to the Internet.Built-in Pop-up FlashPerfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the pop-up flash combined with high ISO sensitivity makes shooting in just about any challenging lighting situation a breeze.180-degree Tiltable LCDChange your view with a tiltable LCD touchscreen that flips up 180-degrees without sacrificing compactness. Take stunning self-portraits, perfectly framed low angle shots, and incredibly precise composed pictures.PlayMemories Camera AppsPersonalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps. PlayMemories Camera Apps offers a variety of apps to enhance your photos without ever needing advance photo editing skills. Choose apps for portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post directly to Facebook.Additional Features 20.1 MP Exmor HD APS sensorYou 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 images with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.Auto Object Framing fills the frame with your subjectGive 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.Convenient Power zoom lens w/ motor zoom lever and body controlA 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.Compact, easy-to-carry PZ 16-50mm kit lensFor 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.Compatible with Sony's E-Mount Lens SystemTo take advantage of its lightweight on-the-go body, the α5000 is compatible with Sony’s E-mount lens system and expanded line of E-mount compact and lightweight lenses - perfect for the traveler or street photographer.Picture Effect modesThe 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 screen11 before the shot lets you experiment with different looks until you are satisfied with the result.Photo Creativity featureThe 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 modeUse Superior Auto mode to shoot photos and movies with the ease of a compact digital camera. In this mode, the camera recognizes the current shooting environment then adjusts settings for optimal results. Superior Auto also includes Auto HDR and Hand-held Twilight modes, both of which employ image compositing technology to handle difficult lighting by recording multiple images at high speed then compositing them to produce the final photo.Anti-Motion Blur modeCorrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.Hand-held Twilight ModeGet cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional cameras—without using flash or a tripod. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise.Face Detection/Smile ShutterSet the a5000 to recognize faces and smiles. Face Detection locates up to eight faces in a composition then adjusts exposure, white balance and other settings based on these faces. Smile Shutter — adjustable in three levels — automatically takes a shot when smiles in the scene are detected.Creative StyleTailor the look of photos and movies before shooting. Choose from one of seven settings — Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset or Black & White — depending on the scene or your creative intent.Speed Priority Continuous modeFreeze fast-moving subjects by shooting at up to 4 fps. This is the ideal solution for photographing sports, children at play or other action.Up to 420 Shots6 of battery lifeTake up to 420 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.PlayMemories Home supplied software10Free, easy-to-use PlayMemories Home image management software automatically installs onto Windows PC's for Sony Digital Camera users. Download photos and movies onto your computer then view, organize, edit, retouch, print, burn to disk, share or upload to social networking websites.10Supplied accessoriesThe kit includes a NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery, AC-UB10 USB AC charger (in-camera battery charging), Mini-B USB cable, and shoulder strap. Innovation from every angleCameraWI-FI/NFCIsoSensor TypeViewfinder TypeFrame Per SecondVideo ResolutionLCD Screenα7RWI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 36.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDα7 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDWI-FI/NFC Up to 409,600 12.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD and 4K QFHD 3” tiltable LCDα6000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP APS-C HD sensor 1.4M dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 11 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDNEX-6 WI-FI Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C HD sensor 2359K dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCDNEX-5T WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C sensor N/A Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" flip up tiltable touch LCDα5000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C HD sensor N/A Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" flip up tiltable touch LCDNEX-3N N/A Up to 16,000 16.1MP APS-C sensor N/A Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" flip up tiltable touch LCD α3000 N/A Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C sensor 200K dot QVGA Tru-Finder EVF Up to 3.5 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" LCD 4. Records in 29 minute segments.6. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.9. Auto Focus function available with Sony E-Mount lenses and Sony A-mount SSM and SAM series lenses when using LA-EA2/EA4 lens adaptor.10. Files compatible with iMovie '09 or later on Mac. Software not compatible with Mac OS X.11. Among interchangeable-lens cameras with an APS-C sensor and built-in flash as of February 2013.12. The following modes are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies: HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus and Miniature. 2014 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BIONZ, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, PlayMemories Camera Apps and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Review: I LOVE this camera - 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.
Review: Compact, does great. Still happy! - I did a decent amount of research when it came time to buy a "real" camera. Up until now, I used either a decent smartphone camera (Lumia 1020/1520/950, LG G4) or a bridge/superzoom camera. When I did a little more background reading, I learned that most bridge cameras use a sensor no bigger than what's in a smartphone, and that the DSLRs use sensors 10-20 times bigger. Once I decided to go large-sensor route, I needed to decide on mirrorless or traditional. While I wouldn't mind a "true" viewfinder, as in traditional DSLRs, I really wanted compact so I'd be more likely to use the camera on the go. I have 3 young kids, so bulky is just not an option. Sony seems to lead the way on mirrorless designs, and this model in particular had some nice features. The WiFi and NFC is great to get pictures over to your smartphone for quick sharing, and really gives these dedicated cameras a new level of convenience when on the go. Charging from microUSB is great, as I have many chargers already available, including in the car. As for the actually light capturing, so far so good for me. I like the speed in which it can focus and take pictures, and I like how you can set the modes to go from idiot to advanced. I'm not as impressed with the lens itself, but it does a decent job, though I've yet to find a way to manually control the focus (I guess that's not something people really want?). I'm eager to get a 50mm prime lens and maybe a 55-200 telephoto lens for more versatility. Low light performance isn't too bad, though I don't normally shoot in such a setting. I target nature shots and pictures of the kids, and I've already captured several winners with just the stock kit, and my kids do not sit still. I'm very happy with the overall package, and I look forward to growing with the camera. Update: Still happy after a few months of pictures. I added my first lens to my kit, the E55-210. It adds some weight, but it really gets you close to things further away. I've had no problems with the camera itself, and I am quite happy with this camera. I found sharing to my iPad via WiFi to be quite handy for sharing and showing your content, and for getting it to my cloud storage.

## Features

- 20.1 MP Exmor APS-C sensor for great images
- Mirror less DSLR - Compact Interchangeable Lens camera system
- Quick Wi-Fi connectivity to smartphones via NFC
- Model: ILCE5000L/S

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HNJWT9G |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 25 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #108,244 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #261 in Mirrorless Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | AC-UB10 USB AC In-Camera Charger, Mini-B USB Cable, NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh), Shoulder Strap, Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Zoom Lens (Silver), Sony Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens (Silver), Warranty |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Sony 16-50mm retractable zoom lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Android smartphones or tablets, Computers with USB ports |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E (NEX), Sony FE |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NFC, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 3.5 |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (489) |
| Digital Zoom | 2 |
| Digital-Still | No |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 460800 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 51122 dots per square inch |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG (DCF v2.0, EXIF v2.3), RAW (ARW) |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I, USB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Flash Modes | Automatic, On/Fill, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Focus Features | 25-point contrast-detect |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, USB |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100 - 16000 |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Item Weight | 0.59 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 16000 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 16.0 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | ALPHA A5000 |
| Model Number | ILCE5000L/S |
| Model Series | Alpha A5000 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Real Angle Of View | 28.65 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 74 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10, 2, 5 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 5000 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Face Detection |
| Supported Image Format | ARW, JPEG |
| Supported Media Type | ImageAndVideo |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 027242874763 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash torch |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | up to 104 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E (NEX), Sony FE
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** No
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 50 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (DCF v2.0, EXIF v2.3), RAW (ARW)

## Images

![Sony Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm OSS Lens (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Kw3mlDJ3L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Looking for a zoom lens. Does this camera support any inexpensive lens adapters and lenses for at least 14-20x zoom?**
A: Let me answer this in parts. Zoom:When a point and shoot lists zoom as 14-20x, it is calculating this off of the minimum and maximum focal lengths. Mirrorless (like this one) and DSLR cameras do not measure lenses this way, they stick to only using millimeters of focal length. So when a point and shoot says 10x, that really doesn't mean anything unless you know the minimum focal length. If the minimum focal length is 10mm, then the zoom distance is 100mm (10x10mm). The best budget zoom lens is the Sony 55-210 available without an adapter for this system reaches 210mm, but has a minimum focal distance of 55mm. So while it does zoom in quite far, it is technically only a 3.82x zoom (210/55). A combination of lenses can provide you with the same focal lengths as the aforementioned point and shoot zoom lens, but none of them will technically be a 20x zoom. The closest available at the moment is the Sony 24-240 or the 18-200 which are both roughly 10x zooms.Crop Factor:There is also another factor that can effect how much zoom the camera gets. Most point and shoot cameras use very small sensors. This means that a picture taken on this camera and a point and shoot with the "same focal length", say 50mm, will be much more zoomed in on a point and shoot. This is because the smaller sensor means you are basically taking a crop of the center of the image form the larger sensor. There are definite image quality, performance in low light, and artistic advantages to using a camera with a larger sensor, but it does mean that a lower quality camera will be able to get closer to a far off object at the same focal length.Adapters and Lenses:Because of the design of this camera, you can get some vintage manual lenses and attach them to this camera very affordably. You will control the aperture, focus, and zoom on the lens, but it is a very cheap way to get additional focal lengths and lenses for the camera.

**Q: How do I charge the camera? Does it come with batteries or cables?**
A: Hi JosephK, the camera comes with batteries, micro-USB cable and an AC adapter to charge the battery. Best regards, Zander

**Q: Will this one allow for an external microphone to be attached?**
A: Yes , by adding a $10 hot shoe adapter that you can buy here at Amazon. The one that I find will fit this Sony A6000 is "Neweer hot shoe adapter. It's not just an external microphone that can be added but you can also add an external slave flash on it using that same adapter. Hope this will.

**Q: Where can I find a comprehensive guide of how to use all the different functions and advanced settings that this camera offers?**
A: The "?" button is your friend. When you're in the menu settings and looking at different options, press the "?" button and it gives you some information about a particular setting or option.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I LOVE this camera
*by L***S on December 20, 2016*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact, does great. Still happy!
*by D***D on June 24, 2016*

I did a decent amount of research when it came time to buy a "real" camera. Up until now, I used either a decent smartphone camera (Lumia 1020/1520/950, LG G4) or a bridge/superzoom camera. When I did a little more background reading, I learned that most bridge cameras use a sensor no bigger than what's in a smartphone, and that the DSLRs use sensors 10-20 times bigger. Once I decided to go large-sensor route, I needed to decide on mirrorless or traditional. While I wouldn't mind a "true" viewfinder, as in traditional DSLRs, I really wanted compact so I'd be more likely to use the camera on the go. I have 3 young kids, so bulky is just not an option. Sony seems to lead the way on mirrorless designs, and this model in particular had some nice features. The WiFi and NFC is great to get pictures over to your smartphone for quick sharing, and really gives these dedicated cameras a new level of convenience when on the go. Charging from microUSB is great, as I have many chargers already available, including in the car. As for the actually light capturing, so far so good for me. I like the speed in which it can focus and take pictures, and I like how you can set the modes to go from idiot to advanced. I'm not as impressed with the lens itself, but it does a decent job, though I've yet to find a way to manually control the focus (I guess that's not something people really want?). I'm eager to get a 50mm prime lens and maybe a 55-200 telephoto lens for more versatility. Low light performance isn't too bad, though I don't normally shoot in such a setting. I target nature shots and pictures of the kids, and I've already captured several winners with just the stock kit, and my kids do not sit still. I'm very happy with the overall package, and I look forward to growing with the camera. Update: Still happy after a few months of pictures. I added my first lens to my kit, the E55-210. It adds some weight, but it really gets you close to things further away. I've had no problems with the camera itself, and I am quite happy with this camera. I found sharing to my iPad via WiFi to be quite handy for sharing and showing your content, and for getting it to my cloud storage.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought refurbished...worth it!!!
*by F***Y on May 11, 2016*

This came in its original packaging. Arrived in a timely manner (same day shipping is bae). Looked brand spanking new. I could tell the original owner cared for this camera. I wanted something so could I create YouTube videos and I didn't want to buy an expensive DSLR like 90% of the entire YouTube community. After weeks of constant research, I was convinced that this camera was the one for me. Contains manual features so I can get that cinematic look, although, navigation made it a hassle to set up. 1080p24, 1/50 shutter speed, manual focus, manual exposure, adjustable white balance, etc. All of that and more was available to me at a cost of about $350. Love the rotating LCD. Good to watch myself look like an idiot while making sure I look somewhat presentable. Battery life is subpar so I could be investing in extra batteries in the future. This is a good step up from my Sony A3000, which has a similar camera sensor but with a DSLR like body at a lower cost (no rotating LCD unfortunately). I can even use the same stock lens from the 3000 on 5000 which is good because the focus adjustment was smoother and more satisfying on the 3000. Picture and video quality is great if you know what you are doing and if you have good lighting, which I will also be investing in soon. I'm having fun researching how to use this camera to its full potential. Glad I made this investment and I can't wait to start making good content.

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