Sony a5000 weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) and has external dimensions of 110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 440g, Sony a5000 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 36mm, it is also quite small, 14mm thinner than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Sony a5000 with the dimensions:
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Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Sony a5000 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony a5000, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
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Physical size of the Sony a5000 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Sony a5000 with its main competitors:
Sony a5000 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Sony a5000 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.