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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 999 reviews

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Customers are pleased with the Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Camera's image quality, compact size, and user-friendly design. Many appreciate its flip screen, light weight, and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. While some users have concerns about the lack of a viewfinder and the flash's durability, overall, customers are satisfied with the camera's performance and value for the price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent in low light

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    easy to use, excellent in low light and in motion, light and easy to carry

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Beginner Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first high quality camera that isn't a point and shoot or my iPhone 6. I took the camera out to California and used it for a couple of days and didn't have to charge it once. Photo quality is great. There's a lot of options to use, which can sometimes be overwhelming for a beginner. The Panorama mode is a little hard to use, I had trouble keeping the right speed swiping the camera left to right, but that may just be due to my impatience. Overall I love the camera and I'm happy I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing small handheld camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I highly recommend this camera as it is easy to carry around as well as shoots beautifully

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for a young adult

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this camera for teenager and who absolutely loves it. Easy to learn and takes great pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera, easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High quality, reasonable price. I would recommend to any beginner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Takes excellent pictures. I love the auto mode and being able to adjust to my own settings

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera for a great price!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was looking for a camera for a reasonable price to take top notch photos , this was the one. Easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worth every dollar spent. High quality images and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this camera to take on our Florida trip didn't want to take my big DSLR.Camers did just what I wanted it to do I was taking some good low light shots

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great point and shoot camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great point and shoot camera, this is a great camera with great apps available, best camera for price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am enjoying my new camera very much. It takes beautiful pictures and is very user friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the value and its functionality.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Extremely pleased with this purchase, as the camera is easy to use and produces great pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great Entry level DSLR Camera beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this camera is very good for who wants to buy entry level DSLR camera. it's light weight and less expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size, Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    same quality shot as my previous, more expensive c

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    pros: quality of photos, for cost; lightweight, small design allows me to carry in purse or pocket; wireless technology; cons: initial setup of wireless to computer; cost of additional lenses; still haven't figured out how to change picture modes easily, while out taking pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very compact and still delivers most functions desired out of a dSLR. Of course it probably doesn't have some more advanced features and especially given this is the base Sony Alpha series model. For instance, continuous shooting is much lower at 3-4 fps, but honestly, as a novice looking for something better than a point and shoot or an iPhone, the shoot speed is extremely fast and even the continuous shoot speed is great and still delivers excellent quality. As mentioned before, very compact. One thing missing though is perhaps buying another lens cap. If I had a rear lens cap for the sensor and for the starter 16-50 lens, I literally could fit this in my pocket, and then quickly assemble as needed. As it stands though (I purchased the holiday bundle) there is only one rear cap for the 55-210 lens. I'm a novice level handler, but I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Especially given the bundle price $450 for base, 2 lens, and bag. Woot!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, easy to use, good price, and the brand speaks for itself...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you want to dabble in a little photography...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this camera in the holiday sale season and have taken it out to Disneyland on a couple of occasions. It's a fantastic little camera. The kit lens isn't super fast but it's good enough to use in well-lit outdoor conditions, and the 50mm zoom is sufficient. I am waiting for a sale to pick up one of Sony's faster prime lenses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SoulinEther,
      We're really glad to hear that you are already having a good time with your Alpha camera! Thank you for choosing Sony! >Joffrey Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT PICTURES!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best camera decision ever. Easy to use, just review my latest photos and they are amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera shoot great pictures and easy to use. Awesome.. Get it you kno you want it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's awesome to hear Landshark32! We are happy to hear your experience. Thanks for posting your feedback. - Vincent Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect camera if you don't want the bigger dslr cameras. Very lightweight and small!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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