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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,600
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2X)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
Summary
The Sony Alpha a6000 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Alpha NEX-5 highest resolution of 4592 x 3056 pixels (14 megapixels). The Sony Alpha a6000 is produced with bigger sensor than the Alpha NEX-5: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm). This is the most important difference between these cameras because large sensor lets the camera owner to capture photos of the higher quality. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 200-12800 ISO range of the Alpha NEX-5. This ISO range let the camera owner to capture good quality photos in more difficult conditions. The Sony Alpha a6000 has more presets of white balance - 10. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a6000 has more powerful 2X digital zoom. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Alpha NEX-5: 179 vs 25. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Sony Alpha a6000 screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 921,600 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the Alpha NEX-5 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera.
The Sony Alpha a6000 is equipped with built-in flash. The Alpha NEX-5 weighs 287g which is 57g less in comparison with the weight of the Sony Alpha a6000.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the Sony Alpha a6000 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon