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October 2014
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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
Published: 2014-08-26, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Sony have launched the a5100 hybrid compact system camera featuring a 24.3Mp APS-C sensor, touch screen LCD and Bionz X image processor. Billed as the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera there's big expectations for this petite device. We pour th...
Published: 2014-08-18, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Alpha A5100 is Sony's entry-level mirrorless camera, but by coupling the powerful autofocus system from the higher-end A6000 with 6fps burst shooting, it could well be your best bet for capturing action on a budget. Kids or pets running around? Sports...
Published: 2014-08-17, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Nikon's 28mm F1.4E ED appears to roundly complete the company's updated lineup of fast, professional prime lenses. We've already seen some initial images from a Nikon ambassador, but we've worked through a gallery of our own, with a lens of our own over t...
Abstract: Sony has announced a new ILC (interchangeable lens camera) today that replaces the NEX-5T. The new Sony Alpha 5100 (aka a5000) has been designed for families and casual photographers looking to step-up from using just a cellphone or a compact digicam. Bas...
Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
With the introduction of the A5100 Sony appears to have undermined the higher-end A6000 model somewhat with its support for the pro-level XAVC S codec. It's not as if the A5100 adopts a lesser sensor either. In fact it appears to be the same unit with pra...
Published: 2015-01-22, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The image quality is good, and better than good in RAW mode. Auto white balance is particularly fine even under mixed light sources where subjects are rendered in correct colours. Movie mode is aided by a very smooth power zoom function controlled with a
The absence of any external function controls – even something as elementary as shooting mode (Auto, P, S, A, M) is a pain in the posterior. There is no eyelevel viewfinder, not even an option
The lack of a viewfinder will always be an issue for photographers who live in the Southern Hemisphere where clear skies and bright sunlight can make LCD screens unreadable. Aside from that, the α5100 is a good performer at a reasonable price.We're a litt...
Small size, Compatible with PlayMemories apps to expand featureset, Tilting screen
No viewfinder, Limited touchcontrol, No mode dial
My first impressions of the Sony Alpha 5100 are very good, but I want to use a full production sample in anger before I pass judgement on its handling now that the control dial that was on the top of the NEX-5T has gone. However, it seems straightforward...
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Published: 2017-03-02, Author: Jackson , review by: reviewed.com
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 lineup is...
Published: 2015-01-19, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Small yet sensible size, good picture quality overall, point-and-shoot simplicity, 180-degree tilt-angle screen for selfies
Excess menu digging, no mode dials or standard function buttons, low-light autofocus can't be pinpointed, distortion and excessive JPEG processing qualms
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 A51...
