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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 999 reviews

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Customers commend the Alpha a5000 Mirrorless Camera for its superb picture quality, ease of use, convenient size, and light weight. The flip-up screen is also appreciated for selfies, and many find it to be a great value for the price. However, some customers have noted issues with the flash and low light performance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    Still learning all the features, seems easy to use so far. It's nice to be able to send photos wirelessly to our smartphones and laptop.

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

    Good camera for a beginner, but is it with it?

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

    I've noticed that the less I use it the slower it gets. When it use to take 1 seconds to come on, and 2.5 seconds to turn off it now takes 3 seconds to turn on and 6 seconds to turn off. I haven't dropped or got it wet. It's just sat on my desk looking pretty and I take pictures of my collections and dog every now and then. I will be asking a professional why it does that soon.

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

    Love this camera

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

    I take it everywhere I go, it's really cool , it have 3 sec timer , u also can use your phone as a remote to take pics , and at the same time u will have the pics on your phone right away , flip screen to take a selfie , but I love love love to use my phone as a remote

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light camera, sharp focus & has Wi-Fi

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

    The camera is ligt, the focus is sharp & it has built-in Wi-Fi. It's easy to use and the fact that at this price it has a monitor with a 90° angle makes his an exceptional purchase at a not-so-high price for pretty decent pics. I'll be using this for vlogging and other outdoor activities. It comes with the charger, a lithium battery and nicely packaged. I really recommend it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The picture quality was OK.

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

    The reason I bought this camera was because my DSLR was too bulky and I need something that is portable and good picture quality. But the picture quality was OK compare to my DSLR.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great budget mirrorless camera

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

    If you want a camera that's more versatile than a cell phone, but you don't want invest in a high end model, this camera is for you. Pros: - Interchangeable Lens - Small / Compact - Takes high quality photos Cons: - LCD screen has a low resolution, it's hard to see details - No external port for MIC - Kit lens is slow to focus. Consider upgrading lenses for better quality photos and faster focus.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My daughter loves this camera

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

    Bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas. After searching for hours or days it seem like I found this one. Glad they I did. Would recommand to my friends

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    It is an excellent camera. It is light weight and easy to handle in fast situations.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for YouTube.

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

    The best camera I have ever used. I'm Coming from the cannon T series and this is by far the best. Especially since this is a mirror less camera. Perfect for shooting videos.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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

    I bought this camera for my wife to transition from a point and shoot to something with a little more and both of us were very impressed with the features and photo quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Riggs83, That's a good experience. Thank you for sharing it with us. - Jerome Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really loving this camera!

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

    Took pictures with this new camera on a trip to Alaska! Fantastic photos! You can zoom in on a pic you have taken and the detail remains super sharp!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for those looking for more

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

    Excellent quality, perfectly portable, easy to learn and understand after giving oneself the appropriate amount of time. I'm falling in love with this camera and the mirror-less concept more and more each time it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Point and shoot camera for the average person

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

    A very reliable and simple to operate camera that takes great pictures and videos. Can never go wrong with a Sony; is my 3rd. Tried Nikon, but I realized I am not a photographer and was the wrong camera for me. Sony makes camera for average picture taker like me and gives good results every time without the fuss.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good one of my best buys

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

    Bought this after looking at many different options and prices. For your dollar this is the best your going to get amazing shots and has everything a modern camera needs

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    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 is a great camera for everyday point and shoot type uses as well as for a mature photography. It is light weight and easy to use. I love it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Greta camera!

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

    Purchased this as my first non point and shot camera. Loved it! Takes amazing pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jose, we're glad to hear that you love the camera. Congratulations on your purchase. Enjoy!_Mitch Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing camera

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

    Bought it for my girlfriend and out the box it's an amazing camera and need very minimum editing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't need to be a Pro to figure it out

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

    This is an awesome camera. Takes great pictures. I would recommend for all levels of photography. I am using for taking sport pics of my kids.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the price

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

    The camera is quick, light and does a great job. We were looking for an alternative to carrying a DSLR but wanted the quality pictures. This accomplished that.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Camera.

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

    The camera is an excellent value, takes impressive pictures and has an array of features that allow partial to full control over individual camera settings. It's smaller than a DSLR, so easier to travel with. Looking forward to buying different lenses and taking more pictures!

    I would recommend this to a friend