Sony a6000 vs Sony NEX-5
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Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
a6000
NEX-5
Released
2014
2010
Announcement Date
February 12, 2014
May 01, 2010
Camera Type
MirrorlessMirrorlessCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Sony a6000
Sony NEX-5
Megapixels
24.3 MP
14.16 MP
Image Resolution
6000 x 4000 px
4592 x 3056 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.6 x 23.5 mm
15.6 x 23.4 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
11 fps
7 fps
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Image Processor
Bionz X
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
200
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
12800
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
179
187
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
None
Viewfinder Resolution
1,440,000 dots
N/A
Video
Sony a6000
Sony NEX-5
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDN/A
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
N/A
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
N/A
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4
N/A
Features
Sony a6000
Sony NEX-5
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"3"Screen Resolution
921,600 dots
920,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Sony a6000
Sony NEX-5
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
NP-FW50
NP-FW50
Battery Life
360 shots
330 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24.1 bits
22.2 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
13.1 EVs
12.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1347
796
Scores
Sony a6000
Sony NEX-5
User Scores
Sony a6000
Sony NEX-5
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