Sony
Alpha 5000
Ultra-compact entry E-mount body that brought mirrorless to the mass market.
$399
Launch priceReleased Apr 2014
Sony
Alpha 7S III
12MP low-light video specialist with 4K 120p, 16-bit RAW HDMI, and excellent autofocus.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Alpha 7S III is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 5000
Wins
Alpha 7S III
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7S III has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- AAlpha 5000 has lower Weight (269 g vs 699 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7S III
129 × 97 × 81 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Alpha 5000 is 19mm narrower, 34mm shorter, and 48mm thinner than Alpha 7S III.
Alpha 5000 is 430 g lighter than Alpha 7S III.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Alpha 5000 · 81mm Alpha 7S III
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 5000
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7S III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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 7S III
✓ 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 699 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Resolution
20.1 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7S III
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.9, 80.8
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7S III supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 7S III
Pros
- ✓Best-in-class low light
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Full-size HDMI
- ✓Strong IBIS
Cons
- –12MP stills limit
- –Older generation now
- –No 8K
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7S III at major authorized retailers.
Sony Alpha 5000
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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 7S III?
Alpha 7S III scores 5.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Alpha 5000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 5000 is 20.1 MP and Alpha 7S III is 12.1 MP, so the Alpha 5000 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7S III have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 5000 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7S III has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 5000 or the Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 5000 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7S III reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 5000 weighs 269 g and Alpha 7S III weighs 699 g, so the Alpha 5000 is 430 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7S III record 4K video?
Alpha 5000: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7S III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 5000 and Alpha 7S III weather sealed?
Alpha 5000: No. Alpha 7S III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 5000 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7S III, giving the Alpha 5000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 5000 launched at $399 and Alpha 7S III at $3,499. The Alpha 5000 is $3,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.