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Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
Compare Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP12.3 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
TouchscreenYes-
general
BrandSonyNikon
ModelAlpha a5100 24.3MP Digital CameraD5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A5100D5000
ColorBlackBlack
SLR Variant16-50Mm LensBody Only
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP12.3 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.6 x 6.3 cm104 x 127 x 80 mm
Face DetectionYesYes
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-D5000
Tripod Socket-Yes
Weight-560 GM
Ports-Mini HDMI
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
ISO RatingISO 100 - 25600ISO 100 - 6400
Maximum ISO25600 ISO6400 ISO
Maximum FPS6-
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensor-
Sensor Size-23.5 x 15.6 mm
lens features
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Other Lens FeaturesLens Compensation Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion-
Lens Type-Nikon F mount
Manual Focus-Yes
Dust Reduction-Yes
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus Points179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF-
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot-
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K and Color Filter G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Custom, AWB Micro Adjustment G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Bracketing 3 Frames, H / L SelectableAuto hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor 12 manual modes, 31 color temperature settings, preset manual, fine tuning, white-balance bracketing
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Sensitivity Range -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached, AF Mode AF-A Automatic AF, AF-S Single-shot AF, AF-C Continuous AF, DMF Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Focus Area Wide 179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Lock-on AF Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Eye AF, Predictive Control, Focus Lock, AF Illuminator Built-in LED Type, AF Illuminator Range 0.3 - 3.0 m E PZ 16 - 50 mm, F3.5 - F5.6, OSS Lens Attached, Face Detection Modes On / Off, Face Registration, Face Selection, Maximum Number of Detectable 8, Touch Focus, Smart Zoom Still Images M 1.4x, S 2x, Digital Zoom Still Images L 4x, M 5.7x, S 8x-
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps-
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Metering Sensitivity -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Shooting High Maximum 6 fps, Low Maximum 3 fpsApprox 4fps
Other Shutter FeaturesSmile Shutter Selectable from 3 Steps, Touch Shutter, Electronic Front Curtain Shutter-
Shutter Speed-1/4000 sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off SelectableFront-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, rear-curtain sync
Flash Compensation1/3 EV Steps, +/- 2 EV-
Other Flash FeaturesGuide Number 4 Meters at ISO 100, Flash Coverage 16 mm Focal-length Printed on the Lens Body, Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time 3 sec-
External Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatRAW, RAW and JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG StandardNEF 12 bit compressed RAW JPEG Baseline-compliant
Gross Pixel24.7 MP-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Still Image SizeL 6000 x 3376 20 M, M 4240 x 2400 10 M, S 3008 x 1688 5.1 M-
Picture Angle-Approx 1.5x lens focal length
display features
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dots-
Other Display FeaturesPicture Effects Posterization Color, Posterization Black and White, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color R, G, B, Y, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta, Soft High-key, Soft Focus High / Mid / Low, HDR Painting High / Mid / Low, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature Auto / Top / Middle H / Bottom / Right / Middle V / Left, Watercolor, Illustration High /Mid / Low, Touch Panel, Adjustable Angle 180°, White Magic, Display Contents Graphic Display, Display All Information, No Display Information, Histogram, Real-time Image Adjustment Display On / Off, Focus Check Focus Magnifier 5.9x, 11.7x, Zebra, Peaking MF Level Setting High / Mid / Low / Off, Color White / Red / Yellow, Marker Display Center, Aspect, Safety Zone, Guide-frame, Grid Line Rule of 3 Grid, Square Grid, Diagonal + Square Grid / Off, Playback Mode Single with or without Shooting Information, Y RGB Histogram and Highlight / Shadow Warning, 12 / 30 Frames Index View, Enlarged Display Mode L 16.7x, M 11.8x, S 8.3x, Panorama Standard 19.2x, Panorama Wide 29.1x, Image Orientation Manual / Off Selectable, Slideshow, Panorama Scrolling, Folder Selection Date, Still, MP4, AVCHD, XAVC S, Forward, Rewind Movie, Delete, Protect, Auto Review 10 / 5/ 2 sec, Off, Soft Skin Effect and at Any Angle with the Selfie 180° Flip Monitor-
LCD Display Video Resolution-1280 x 720
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYes-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC UHS-I Compliant / SDXC UHS-I CompliantSD
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Other Storage FeaturesPC Interface Mass Storage-
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in Microphone Stereo-
SpeakerBuilt-in, Monaural-
Video FormatJPEG DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 Format, XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4AVI movie Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound
Video Resolution-1280 x 720
modes and functions features
Drive ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous Shooting Hi / Lo Selectable, Self-timer 10 / 2 sec Delay Selectable, Self-timer Continuous with 10 sec Delay 3/5 Frames Selectable, Bracket Single, Bracket Continuous, White Balance Bracket, DRO Bracket-
Scene ModesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur-
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-Eye-level Penta-Dach Mirror
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