Main Features
- 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- 100 - 25600 ISO
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 6 fps continuous shooting
- 1920 x 1080 video resolution
- Built-In Wireless
- 110 x 63 x 36 mm, 283g.
- Price Category:
- Replaced: Alpha a5000
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Sony Alpha a5100 Review
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Sony Alpha a5100 Overview
First introduced in August, 2014, Sony Alpha a5100 is a 24 MP Mirrorless with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Sony replaced the older Sony a5000 with Alpha a5100. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony a5100 with Sony a5000
Sony a5100 comes with a 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.21 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
- Sony Alpha a5100
Sensor resolution of Sony a5100 ~ 6019 x 3986 pixels.
Sony a5100 has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 366.6 mm².
There are approximate 23,991,734 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Sony a5100
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Sony Alpha a5100 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
|---|
| Built-in Wireless |
| Tilting Screen |
| AF Face Detection |
| 24MP High Resolution Sensor |
| 922k dots Screen Resolution |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 179 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Remote Control with a Smartphone |
| NFC Connectivity |
| Touch Screen |
| RAW Support |
| 25600 Max Native ISO |
| 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 283g Light Body |
| 3 AE Bracketing Range |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Cons |
|---|
| No Bluetooth |
| No Image Stabilization |
| No Built-in Viewfinder |
| Low Battery Life: 400 shots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| No External Flash |
| Type Scores |
|---|
Sony Alpha a5100 has an Overall Score of 68/100 and ranked #108 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #195 out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony a5100
Sony Alpha a5100 weighs 283g and has external dimensions of 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42"). Considering that the average weight of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g, Sony a5100 is 40 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category. Sony a5100 is less by 5mm more than the average length in Entry-Level Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Sony a5100
Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Sony a5100
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha a5100 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
| Model | Weight | Alpha a5100 | Dimensions | Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sony A6000 | 344 g | 283 g | 120 x 67 x 45 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
|
Sony a5000 | 269 g | 283 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
|
Canon M3 | 366 g | 283 g | 111 x 68 x 44 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
|
Fujifilm X-A2 | 350 g | 283 g | 117 x 67 x 40 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
|
Nikon 1 J5 | 231 g | 283 g | 98 x 60 x 32 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
|
Fujifilm X-A3 | 339 g | 283 g | 117 x 67 x 40 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
|
Canon M10 | 301 g | 283 g | 108 x 67 x 35 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
|
Sony A6300 | 404 g | 283 g | 120 x 67 x 49 mm | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha a5100 |
| Announced | August, 2014 |
| Body Type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Sony E (NEX) |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1.5 |
| Number of Lenses | 116 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Resolution | 922k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 179 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 4.00 |
| Flash Modes | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area | 366.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 400 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | NP-FW50 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 283 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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