Sony A57 vs Sony A5000

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Sony A57 vs Sony A5000

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Sony A57 advantages over Sony A5000

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

550 vs 420 shots
Capture more photos
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
25 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony A5000 advantages over Sony A57

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A5000 test data on DxO Mark A57 test data on DxO Mark

1,089 vs 785 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
388g vs 828g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Sony A5000

Nikon D5100

$298
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$650
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony A5000 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A37

Sony A57

Sony A37

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A37

Sony A5000

Sony A37

$298
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$600
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A5000

Pentax K-5 IIs

$298
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony A5000 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony A57

Sony NEX-5T

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Sony A5100

Sony A57

Sony A5100

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A5100

Sony A5000

Sony A5100

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A5000 vs Sony A5100

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