Sony
Alpha 5000
Ultra-compact entry E-mount body that brought mirrorless to the mass market.
$399
Launch priceReleased Apr 2014
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 7.6 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 5000
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 5000 has lower Weight (269 g vs 658 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 5000
110 × 63 × 33 mm
269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Alpha 5000 is 22mm narrower, 34mm shorter, and 47mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
Alpha 5000 is 389 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Alpha 5000 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 5000
110 × 63 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 5000
110 × 33 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 5000
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 5000
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 5000
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.6, 62.8, 32.7
Weight
269 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 5000
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Compact
- ✓20MP APS-C
- ✓Flip screen
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Very dated
- –Limited controls
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 5000 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Alpha 5000 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 5000 is 20.1 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 5000 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 5000 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 5000 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 5000 weighs 269 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 5000 is 389 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Alpha 5000: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Alpha 5000: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 5000 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 5000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 5000 launched at $399 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 5000 is $2,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.