Sony Alpha A5100

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

11
Average:

1
Bad:

1

9.0

User Score

Based on 1,266 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Impressive video capture performance
Tough body
Good image quality and AF speeds

Cons:

Touchscreen performance not as comprehensive as competitors
No microphone socket

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Impressive video capture performance
Tough body
Good image quality and AF speeds

Reviewers Didn't Like

Touchscreen performance not as comprehensive as competitors
No microphone socket

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Expert reviews and ratings

By Pocket-lint on January 19, 2015 80

The Sony A5100 won't appeal to all as it's sometimes fussy to use given its lack of control dials. If that's what you're after then look to the Sony A6000 which caters for such needs, along with the addition of a viewfinder and hotshoe which the...

By Tom's Guide on December 11, 2014 80

Sony's a5100 entry-level mirrorless camera packs a DSLR-size sensor in a compact body, delivering high image-quality and fast shooting. Who it's for: Novices who want to develop advanced photo skills, or anyone who wants a good balance of...

By PC Mag on November 13, 2014 80

The Sony Alpha 5100 is quick to focus and features a tilting touch screen, but it can't shoot as fast as our favorite Sony mirrorless...

By reviewed.com on October 22, 2014 81

For beginners or those with designs on more advanced photography, the A5100 is a great option. Sony's A7-series mirrorless cameras have been earning plaudits for their pro-quality video and full-frame sensors, but the low end of Sony's mirrorless...

By Expert Reviews on October 21, 2014 60

A stylish camera, but the Sony A5100 has an odd mix of advanced and beginner-oriented...

By PhotographyBLOG on October 08, 2014 100

The Sony A5100 is the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sensor, built-in flash and Wi-Fi connectivity. Successor to the 6-month-old A5000 model, the Sony A5100 features a 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, Fast...

By ePHOTOzine on October 06, 2014 90

The Sony Alpha A5100 is one of the more compact mirrorless cameras available with built in flash, particularly considering it has a 24megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and fast hybrid AF focus. For a smaller mirrorless camera you could have a look at the...

By Stuff on October 02, 2014 80

Sony A5100 verdict Open Gallery We're hugely impressed with the Sony A5100, given its price. For £550 (and you'll probably find it cheaper than that online very soon) you get superb still and video quality in almost all conditions, as well as...

By What Digital Camera on September 17, 2014 89

Their range of Alpha models have long boasted some of the most impressive and pioneering technology, and the all-new Sony Alpha 5100 is no different.The model arrives with a 24.3MP Exmor APS-C HD CMOS sensor, Bionz-X processor and a 179-point hybrid AF...

By Amateur Photographer on September 17, 2014 90

Sony’s latest compact camera model, the Sony Alpha 5100 features some of the Japanese firm’s latest technology, including the 24.3-million-pixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, with an sensitivity range of ISO 100-25,600 and the Bionz X processor seen in the...

By makeuseof.com on November 27, 2015

The $500 Sony a5100 is the entry level camera in Sony's Alpha line. It has a 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor — the same style of sensor found in entry level DSLRs. I reviewed the a5100 with the 16–50mm f/3.5–5.6 kit lens; and at the end of this review,...

By DPexpert on January 22, 2015

This 24.3 megapixel mirrorless interchangeable lens camera comes with a 16—50mm lens. On this APS sensor that translates into 24—75mm in film terms. The retracting lens keeps the overall bulk of the camera small enough for a handbag, if not for a...

By Digital Photography Review on November 27, 2014

One of the most significant developments in digital photography has been the introduction of mirrorless interchangeable lens...

By Digital Photography Review on November 27, 2014

One of the most significant developments in digital photography has been the introduction of mirrorless interchangeable lens...

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Sony Alpha A5100

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