In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm and Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 16-50mm lens | Body only |
Height | 6.28 cm | 6.28 cm |
Width | 10.96 cm | 10.96 cm |
Depth | 3.57 cm | 3.57 cm |
Weight | 210 g | 224 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | White | Black |
Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 24.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
Total Pixels | 20,400,000 pixels | 24,700,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | 24,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating | Anti-Dust coating |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
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LENS | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 75mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 83 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual (by ring), motorised drive | - |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | - |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | - |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 25 | 179 |
Auto Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control | Predictive Focus Control |
AE/AF Control | Predictive AI Servo AF | Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF, Smile Shutter |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
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EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | 100-16000 | 100-25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100 - 16000 | ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 1200 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, anti-motion blur | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, anti-motion blur |
Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Illustration, Water Colour, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical electronically-controlled | Electronic |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/160 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV -1-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 921,600 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Contrast control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 4 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Video Recording Modes | - | FH, FX, PS |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S |
Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo |
Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | JPEG 5456 x 3632 JPEG 5456 x 3064 JPEG 3872 x 2576 JPEG 3872 x 2176 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 2736 x 1536 |
JPEG 6000 x 4000 JPEG 4240 x 2832 JPEG 3008 x 2000 JPEG 6000 x 3376 JPEG 4240 x 2400 JPEG 3008 x 1688 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 24 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 24 fps - 3Mbps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 30 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 420 shots Video recording - 2.5 hours |
Photo shooting - 400 shots Video recording - 1.84 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Interface | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 frames per second, 3.5 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 6 frames per second |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 24p Cinema Mode, peripheral illumination correction, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Anti-motion Blur Mode, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), High ISO NR, Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Auto Object Framing | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 24p Cinema Mode, peripheral illumination correction, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Anti-motion Blur Mode, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), High ISO NR, Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Auto Object Framing |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100 |
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Included Accessories | Body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable | Lens hood, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |