Sony a5100 Mirrorless Camera

Sony's a5100 entry-level mirrorless camera packs a DSLR-size sensor in a compact body, delivering high image-quality and fast shooting.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
Sony a5100 Mirrorless Camera 1

Product details

  • Ultra-fast auto focus with 179 AF points and 6Fps, Video Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
  • Capture life in high resolution with 24MP APS-C sensor
  • Instant sharing via smartphone with Wi-Fi and NFC1
  • Record Full HD 1080/24/60P video3 up to 50MB/s. Operating temperature: Range 32°-104°F / 0-40°C
  • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C(50ºF to 86ºF). AF Illuminator range-Approx. 0.3- approx. 3.0 m (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

PROS

+ Pocket-size design
+ excellent low-light image quality
+ fast, accurate autofocus
+ smooth video
+ built-in tutorials for novices

CONS

- Important settings buried in menus
- doesn't take external flash or microphone
- Wi-Fi not iOS friendly

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on December 11, 2014
Sony's a5100 entry-level mirrorless camera packs a DSLR-size sensor in a compact body, delivering high image-quality and fast shooting.
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