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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
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 6.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,600
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Speaker: Mono
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
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PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 420
Summary
The Sony Alpha a5100 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Sony Alpha a5000 highest resolution of 5456 x 3632 pixels (20 megapixels). The Sony Alpha a5100 is produced with larger sensor than the Sony Alpha a5000: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm). This is very important difference between these cameras because big sensor allows the photographer to shoot pictures of the better quality. The Sony Alpha a5100 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 100-16000 ISO range of the Sony Alpha a5000. Such ISO range allow the photographer to shoot good quality pictures in low light situations. The Sony Alpha a5100 provides more presets of white balance - 10. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a5100 provides more focus points than the Sony Alpha a5000: 179 vs 25. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving subject.
The Sony Alpha a5100 display is better as it has more screen dots 921,600 in comparison to 460,800 dots of the Sony Alpha a5000 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Sony Alpha a5100 has a touch screen.
The Sony Alpha a5000 battery life is better in compare to the Sony Alpha a5100 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 420 photos with the Alpha a5000 and only 400 with the Alpha a5100. The Sony Alpha a5000 weighs 269g that is 14g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Sony Alpha a5100.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Sony Alpha a5100 will become the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon