SeekerSony Alpha 5100
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.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Ultra-fast auto focus with 179 AF points and 6Fps
- 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
- Compatible OS : Windows Vista SP2-6, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X (v10.7-v10.9)
PROS
+ 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.
CONS
- 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.
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By PCMag on November 13, 2014
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.
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