Use 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 mode
Corrects 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 Mode
Get 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 Shutter
Set 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 Style
Tailor 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 mode
Freeze 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 Shots
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of battery life
Take up to 420 shots on a single charge
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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 software
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Free, 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.
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Supplied accessories
The 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.
Specifications
Camera
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses
confirmed via optional LA-EA adaptor
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Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Camera Type
Interchangeable Lens camera
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor
BIONZ X image processor
Anti Dust
Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration
mechanism
Pixel Gross
20.4M pixels (approx.)
Effective Picture Resolution
20.1M pixels (approx.)
