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2023-05-16T20:00:00
Total amatuer photographer. Love the auto features while I navigate my way around the rest of the settings. Someone who knows what they're doing would be snapping away from the off.
Life L.
2021-07-13T20:00:00
Recently purchased - still getting to grips with the features as this compact camera is loaded. Will primarily use it as a streaming camera as the image clarity is perfect for my needs - nice one Sony
Ouchkerbibble
2020-11-24T19:00:00
I brought this camera just a few days ago and it is amazing! Night Photography such as long exposures are amazing and the quality of the video is very good.
Alexamder
2020-10-21T20:00:00
the camera is brilliant, unlike your customer services !!!
Dennis7
2020-09-06T20:00:00
This is an excellent little camera that still provides an immense value, even in 2020. The only gripe i have with it is the heating issue when you are recording for a longer period of time and the annoying smooth skin feature that cannot be turned off in movie mode while you are outputting the signal to lets say and external recorder like obs...
mareSLO
2020-08-09T20:00:00
Thanks for this Camera. Really happy to have it. I use it for my Church live streaming. Really useful.
Morits A.
2020-07-31T20:00:00
No longer connects to my phone. Everytime I want to transfer a picture I have to manually do it.
Sprite34
2020-07-05T20:00:00
Overall good camera with lots of features. However I have trouble connecting it to my Android TV for viewing photos. When checked with the dealer, they couldn't able to assist.
Muhammad E.
2020-06-30T20:00:00
I am very happy with how easy to use the camera is, especially for a beginner like me.
Kitkat999
2020-06-18T20:00:00
Smart compact mirrorless camera that you can use with any scenes. It deliver stunning images quality and easy to carry in your handbag.
Kaysar
2020-06-08T20:00:00
Lightweight, easy to use, lots of customizable features. Oh and it takes unreal picture and video
Celebr8
2020-05-28T20:00:00
took several settings runs to get it SLIGHTLY less grainy in movie mode but this was sold to me as the "perfect streaming DSLR" and that was a total lie
alstergee
2020-04-03T20:00:00
I am really satisfied with this camera. I had an a6000 and this is maybe even better for video. It only doesnt have the VF, which I have on my a6400 so I don’t need it here. Amazing how small and portable this camera is, and it shoots amazing video in 1080p.
Johnny223
2020-03-08T20:00:00
Great deception! I'm unable to use this camera outside when the sun is shining or even with good luminosity. I cannot see anything on the screen.
JMS418
2019-11-05T19:00:00
I bought this as a treat for myself. Wanted to take family pictures and vlog my craft. As a beginner there's a lot to learn and info to retain. Pictures are clear and crisp and that's my #1 requirement.
Nornor
2019-10-28T20:00:00
While this isn’t a DSLR this is absolutely a perfect point and shoot camera and great for vloggers
Bradleykrc
2019-10-19T20:00:00
Bought this as a replacement for damaged camera whilst on holiday. Chosen because it was easier (for my wife) to use than a standard DSLR but with similar features. Have not been disappointed and still have so much to learn about camera. Excellent photos so far.
Nick1956
2019-08-30T20:00:00
The Camera was being offered at a discount (which I found hard to ignore) but I have been delighted with it since as it seems to offer all that I was seeking. I wanted to upgrade from the compact basic camera that I used to take on holidays and the Digital SLR that I used on special occasions. This camera seems to do it all and I have the options to purchase or use other lenses.
Ray S.
2019-08-27T20:00:00
I am usually a Nikon guy but have been looking for a decent compact for ages. This camera might not be cutting edge but I can tell you it's easy to use, small, light and produces amazing quality images. I looked at a LOT of cameras and for the price, this can't be touched. Highly recommended.
Thwyllo
2019-08-24T20:00:00
?he first step to learning photography, settings and lenses and this device gives you that.
jimpet
2019-07-26T20:00:00
It a great camera for every day or night. Not much of a difference from 6000 models. Easy to use that of course not on auto mode.
Kenny67
2019-07-06T20:00:00
The main issue of capturing blur images and fast-moving videos are all gone!
dhchen
2019-06-30T20:00:00
Very pleased to get this camera - perfect for my travels with little fuss.
The B.
2019-05-07T20:00:00
I bought last month and i am so happy. Easy to use and great picture
Risky
2019-05-07T20:00:00
Bought the camera a couple months ago and I really fallin' in love with it. It's a best bang for my bucks. The only thing I really need from a5100 is a viewfinder, that would be perfect.
awekh
2019-05-07T20:00:00
I can shoot beautiful moment with my family and my friends
Golddragon99
2019-04-23T20:00:00
I’ve never really been into photography, but I wanted something better than my phone camera to take away on holiday. I’ve always been put off DSLRs because thought they were too big to carry around, but when I came across Mirrorless Cameras I thought they seemed ideal for what I wanted. I read a lot of reviews online and this one seemed like it would be best for me with a combination of its small size and good reviews. I couldn’t be happier with it. I expected it to take much longer for me to get used to using it, but the automatic modes make it really easy to take great photos with very little effort while I’ve found the manual setting very intuitive and they give a great deal of freedom to customise and experiment. The camera itself feels very solid and the build quality is great. The app that lets you transfer photos to iOS devices is also very good, though it was a bit fiddly to set up the first time as the instructions weren’t that clear. Most importantly I have been very impressed with the picture quality, the photos are full of detail and look fantastic.
Craig51559
2019-04-18T20:00:00
As an older Sony model I was surprised by the quality of the shots I took.A bit diddley to set up due to lack of buttons and the menus not accessible with the touch screen.But the size and quality makes this camera a must for travellers. Love it.
Johnboy a.
2019-04-06T20:00:00
only problem: menu system too complicated and overheating for the rest is an amazing bang for the buck!
nickstomp
2019-03-23T20:00:00
I bought this camera in 2014 and still using it up till now. It perfects to bring along during travel, it’s lightweight and very simple to use (as sometimes we need to ask someone else to take our photos). Great for selfies too. I’m so in love with this camera. Thinking to buy new camera but others lack in something that this camera has. As some of the new cameras doesn’t have the wireless function which is very helpful as you want to transfer the photos ASAP and upload on your social medias *wink* And as for me, the weight is so important as when you’re travelling obviously you doesn’t want to bring something heavy and bulk.
Farhana
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Interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in flash
Sony E-mount lenses
APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm) "Exmor" CMOS sensor
Effective: Approx. 24.3 megapixels
Number of pixels (total): Approx. 24.7 megapixels
3:02
R, G, B primary color
Charge protection coating on Optical Filter
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
L: 6000 x 4000 (24M)
M: 4240 x 2832 (12M)
S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M)
L: 6000 x 3376 (20M)
M: 4240 x 2400 (10M)
S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)
Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
RAW
RAW & JPEG
JPEG Fine
JPEG Standard
13 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key, Soft Focus(High/Mid/Low), HDR Painting(High/Mid/Low), Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature(Auto/Top/Middle(H)/Bottom/Right/Middle(V)/Left), Watercolor, Illustration (High/Mid/Low)
13 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key, Soft Focus(High/Mid/Low), HDR Painting(High/Mid/Low), Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature(Auto/Top/Middle(H)/Bottom/Right/Middle(V)/Left), Watercolor, Illustration (High/Mid/Low)
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Sepia
(Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Sepia
(Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step))
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
Yes
XAVC S
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant
MP4
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.26
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.26
1280 x 720 (120p, 50M)
1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M)
1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M)
1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M)
1920 x 1080 (60p, 28M, PS) / Approx.28Mbps (Maximum bit-rate)
1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX) / Approx.24Mbps (Maximum bit-rate)
1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH) / Approx.17Mbps (Average bit-rate)
1920 x 1080(24p, 24M, FX) / Approx.24Mbps(Maximum bit-rate)
1920 x 1080(24p, 17M, FH) / Approx.17Mbps(Average bit-rate)
1440 x 1080 (30fps) / Approx.12Mbps (Average bit-rate)
VGA (640 x 480, 30fps) / Approx.3Mbps (Average bit-rate)
Audio Level Display
Audio Rec Level
Dual Video REC
AF Tracking Duration
AF Drive Speed
Auto Slow Shutter
HDMI Info. Display (ON/OFF selectable)
1920 x 1080 (60p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
SD memory card SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant)
SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant)
Long exposure NR: available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
High ISO NR: Normal/Low
Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent < Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight> / Flash /Underwater/ Color Temperature <2500 to 9900K> & color filter
Yes
3 frames, H/L selectable
3 frames, H/L selectable
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Exmor CMOS sensor
179 points (phase-detection AF)
25 points (conotrast-detection AF)
EV-1 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Wide (179 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Lock-on AF ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L))
Lock-on AF
Eye AF (predictive control)
Other features (predictive control, focus lock)
AF illuminator (with built-in LED type)
Approx. 0.3- approx. 3.0m (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Yes, with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (Sold separately)
1200-zone evaluative metering
Exmor CMOS sensor
EV-1 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Multi-segment
Center-weighted
Spot
iAUTO
Superior Auto
Programmed AE (P)
Aperture priority (A) Shutter-speed priority (S)
Manual (M)
Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M))
Sweep Panorama
Scene Selection
Portrait
Sports Action
Macro
Landscape
Sunset
Night Scene
Hand-held Twilight
Night Portrait
Anti Motion Blur
Still images: +/- 3.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Movies: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (Auto/On/Off selectable)
Still images: ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV step)
AUTO (ISO 100-25600, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Movies: ISO 100-12800 equivalent (1/3 EV step) / AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Type: 7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Touch panel: yes
Number of dots (total): 921,600 dots
Brightness control: Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable angle: Up by approx. 180 degrees
WhiteMagic: Yes
Graphic Display
Display All Info
No Disp. Info
Histogram
ON/OFF
Yes Focus Magnifier (5.9x, 11.7x)
Yes
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Yes (Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
Yes (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)
Modes: On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off
Face registeration: Yes
Face selection: Yes
Max. number of detectable: 8
Yes
Smile Shutter (Smile shutter, selectable from 3 steps)
Touch Shutter
Touch Focus
Self-portrait Self-timer (Yes, 3 sec delay/OFF selectable)
PlayMemories Camera Apps
Shooting Tips
Help guide
Clock Function,Setting
Area Setting
Shop Front Mode
Eye-Fi ready
Still images: Approx. 2x
Movies: Approx. 2x
M: Approx. 1.4x
S: Approx. 2x
L: Approx. 4x
M: Approx. 5.7x
S: Approx. 8x
Approx. 4x
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Still images: 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4(1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
1/160 sec.
Yes
Built-in flash
4 (in meters at ISO 100)
16mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Pre-flash TTL
+/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectable
Flash off
Autoflash
Fill-flash
Slow Sync.
Rear Sync.
Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable)
Approx. 3 sec
Single Shooting
Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable)
Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable)
Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec delay 3/5 frames selectable)
Bracket: Single
Bracket: Cont.
White Balance bracket
DRO bracket
Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 6 fps / Lo: max. 3 fps
JPEG Fine L: 56 frames
JPEG Standard L: 75 frames
RAW: 23 frames
RAW&JPG: 22 frames
Single (with or without shooting information, Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning)
12/30-frames index view
Enlarged display mode (L: 16.7x, M: 11.8x, S: 8.3x, Panorama (Standard): 19.2x, Panorama (Wide): 29.1x)
Image orientation (Manual/Off selectable)
Slideshow
Panorama scrolling
Folder selection (Date/ Still/ MP4/ AVCHD/ XAVC S)
Forward/Rewind (Movie)
Delete
Protect
Auto Review (10/ 5/ 2 sec,
View on Smartphone
Send to Computer
View on TV
One-touch remote
One-touch sharing
One-touch remote
One-touch sharing
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Yes
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band) )
HDMI micro connector (Type-D)
BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI)
PhotoTV HD
4K Still Image PB
Yes
Built-in stereo microphone
Built-in, monaural
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Yes
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Approx. 400 shots (CIPA standard)
Approx. 75 min (CIPA standard)
Approx. 110 min (CIPA standard)
Yes
AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)
Still images: approx. 2.3W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.1W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
4.4 x 2.5 x 1.4" (109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7mm)
10 oz (284g) with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
027242883246
Great Handling!
By ctid666
Excellent build quality, great handling & takes superb pictures, well pleased.
Just WOW
By Kiittykatt
I upgraded from a tiny Sony Cybershot point and shoot camera. This guy blew me away. It's not that much of a hassle to carry around since it still fits in my purse, but it packs a punch of a dslr camera. The sensor is downright amazing and is 4 times bigger than my previous camera which makes a huge difference, especially in low light. I tested the a5100 in Asia in all sorts of conditions and it surpassed all my expectations even in auto mode. The flip screen is perfect for selfies and the co...
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Take impressive photos with this Sony Alpha a5100 mirrorless digital camera. Everything you need comes in this camera kit, apart from the memory card, so you can get shooting straightaway. It includes a 16-50mm lens that incorporates the advanced processing provided by the BIONZ X image processor and produces crisp, sharp autofocus even when your subject is rapidly moving. In addition, it sends the final image to the flip-up touchscreen LCD panel, which also turns so that you can quickly take selfies, and intuitive menu controls are easily accessible.
When you want to record video, this Sony Alpha a5100 mirrorless digital camera handles up to 1080p resolutions at up to 60 frames per second, and it can refocus while recording so that you don't lose your subject. In addition, the lens makes very little noise when zooming in to reduce the amount of post processing you have to do. You can even automatically zoom this mirrorless camera using the power zoom lever. It has a built-in pop-up flash to brighten the scene, and when combined with high ISOs, it ensures unmatched flexibility in low-light situations. Ultra-high resolutions and an incredibly light construction mean this Sony Alpha a5100 mirrorless digital camera is one that you can take anywhere.
Sony Alpha A5100 Mirrorless Digital Camera
Capture that crucial moment with ultra-fast autofocusing, 179 AF points and 6 fps. This lightweight camera delivers 24.3MP of detail even in low light, and you can share photos right to your smartphone through built-in Wi-Fi. Record Full HD Video or flip over the 180½ tilt screen for perfectly framed selfies.
Features
Ultra-fast and accurate auto focus with 179 AF points and 6Fps
Snap into focus with ultra-fast 0.07 second AF (Auto Focus) speed and never miss the moment. The A5100 also realizes up to 6fps continuous shooting with AF tracking by making the most of the wide-area 179-point phase-detection AF sensor. Even when dealing with a moving subject the a5100's superb moving-subject tracking performance ensures you get the shot during still or video capture.
Capture life in high resolution with 24MP APS-C sensor
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to the newly developed 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. It's higher resolution than most DSLRs and adopts the same gapless on-chip lens structure as the a7R for ultimate image quality and light sensitivity.
Instant sharing via smartphone with Wi-Fi and NFC
Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible Smartphone or Tablet. Frame an image on your smartphone's LCD, and simply click the camera's shutter you're your device. You can even transfer the images taken directly to your mobile device for quick editing and uploading - sharing has never been easier. With NFC (near field communication) - connectivity has been simplified to one-touch. Simply touch the camera to the compatible NFC enabled device to connect.
Record Full HD 1080/24/60P video up to 50MB/s
Make movie magic with Full HD 1920 x 1080 video in cinematic 24p, or capture fast action at incredible 60p and 60i frame-rates a5100's 179 point AF (auto focus) system - tracking moving subjects is not a problem. Selectable in-camera XAVC S for broadcast quality - high 50Mb/s bitrate, Blu- ray quality - AVCHD or simple and easier upload to the web - MP4 codecs are available. For serious videographers, uncompressed 8bit 4:2:2 clean-screen video files to external recording devices is possible via the HDMI connection.
All the quality in half the size & weight of other DSLRs
The a5100 is a super compact Mirrorless camera that's about half the size and weight of a typical DSLR, yet it has the same size APS-C sensor as most DSLRs. The interchangeable lenses and E-mount system make the a5100 more versatile than almost any other camera on the market.
Stunning low light photos with ISO range of 100-25600
The a5100 features high sensitivity thanks to the newly developed Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor. You get stunning detail in low light from ISO range 100 - 25000. And for an additional burst of light, the a5100 features a pop-up flash.
Create easy selfies with flip-up touch- screen LCD
The a5100's tiltable LCD screen flips up 180½ to make shooting self-portraits a snap. Include other people, experiment with interesting angles or shoot against famous landmarks. When you press the shutter, the camera does all the work.
Enhance your camera and creativity with PlayMemories Camera Apps
Personalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps. Find apps to fit your shooting style from portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and much more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post photos directly to Facebook or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer.
Built-in pop-up flash brightens the scene
Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 flash combines with high ISO sensitivity to enable shooting in just about any setting.
Easy one hand use with convenient power zoom lever
A new zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for effortless one-handed operation and smooth zooming even when shooting self-portraits, bringing compact camera convenience to the realm of interchangeable-lens models. Perfect for use with Sony power zoom lenses like the SELP1650 (16-50mm), SELP18200 (18-200mm) and SELP18105G (18-105mm).
Better Images through BIONZ X processing
The new BIONZ X image processor faithfully reproduces textures and details in real time via extra high-speed processing capabilities delivering true-to-life images - as seen by the naked eye. It enables greater natural detail, richer tonal gradations, lower noise and more realistic images whether you shoot stills or video.
Easy and intuitive controls help you shoot like a pro
Despite its small size, the a5100 gives you full DSLR control and immediate access to the functions you need to shoot like a pro. Two dials on top and a rear-mounted control wheel allow quick selection of shooting modes and camera settings. In addition to the Fn button, there's seven customizable buttons, which can be assigned any of 47 functions.
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