Testseek.com have collected 112 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A5100 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A5100.
October 2014
(80%)
112 Reviews
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The editors liked
Fast autofocus. 5.9fps burst shooting with tracking focus. Strong high ISO performance. Tilting touch-screen display. In-body flash. Slim design. Wi-Fi with NFC. Downloadable camera apps. 1080p60 video.
Pocket-size desig
Excellent low-light image qualit
Fas
Accurate autofocu
Smooth vide
Built-in tutorials for novices
Very flexible RAW files
Excellent lowlight performance up to ISO 6400
Stunning image quality from a very affordable camera
Meters perfectly
Blazing fast autofocus speeds
24.3-megapixel APS-C sensor
Interchangeable lens via Sony E mount system
Ultra-fast 0.07 second autofocus
Impressive video capture performance
Tough body
Good image quality and AF speeds
The editors didn't like
No EVF or EVF add-on capability. Display only tilts up and forward. Lacks microphone input. Some apps must be purchased. Requires in-camera battery charging
Important settings buried in menu
Doesn't take external flash or microphon
Wi-Fi not iOS friendly
Battery life tops out around a maximum 4-5 hours
Sony could and has made a selfie screen that tilts down and up
Users expecting an EVF and hot shoe will have to look elsewhere
Touchscreen functionality could use some work
No viewfinder
Touchscreen performance not as comprehensive as competitors
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Published: 2015-11-27, Author: Harry , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: 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, we'...
Published: 2015-11-03, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Interchangeable lens cameras come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes and prices, from the very reasonable to the eye-wateringly expensive. The $500 category is a place most first-time interchangeable lens camera buyers will likely find themselves. If...
Pocket-size desig, excellent low-light image qualit, fas, accurate autofocu, smooth vide, built-in tutorials for novices
Important settings buried in menu, doesn't take external flash or microphon, Wi-Fi not iOS friendly
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 image...
Very flexible RAW files, Excellent lowlight performance up to ISO 6400, Stunning image quality from a very affordable camera, Meters perfectly, Blazing fast autofocus speeds,
Battery life tops out around a maximum 4-5 hours, Sony could and has made a selfie screen that tilts down and up, Users expecting an EVF and hot shoe will have to look elsewhere, Touchscreen functionality could use some work
Published: 2014-11-13, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Fast autofocus. 5.9fps burst shooting with tracking focus. Strong high ISO performance. Tilting touch-screen display. In-body flash. Slim design. Wi-Fi with NFC. Downloadable camera apps. 1080p60 video.
No EVF or EVF add-on capability. Display only tilts up and forward. Lacks microphone input. Some apps must be purchased. Requires in-camera battery charging
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 camera....
The Sony A5100 is proof that appearances can be deceptive. Although it looks almost identical to the previous A500 model, the new A5100 is a much more capable camera, especially when it comes to focusing and recording video. It's also a much more compact...
