Sony Alpha a5100 White
The 24.3MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor deliver sharp stills and 1080p60 video in a body weighing just 116g. Its 179-point hybrid AF with Eye AF and a 180-degree tilting touchscreen make self-recording straightforward, though it lacks stabilization and weather sealing. This camera is best for streamers and vloggers who need a compact, affordable setup with reliable autofocus for talking-head content.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong video (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average build (2th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202075/100
Buyers praised the compact size, image quality, and value for beginners. One noted it's ideal for live streaming, while another used it as a second camera.
- Compact and portable, ideal for street photography and travel.
- Good image quality with 24.3 MP sensor and real-to-life colors.
- Great value for beginners learning photography.
- Potential overheating during long video recording, but not considered a fault.
- Q1 201867/100
Buyers praised the camera's lightweight design, RAW capture, and ease of use, but one reviewer felt the previous version was better.
- Lightweight and portable, ideal for travel or daily carry.
- Great photo quality and RAW capture capability.
- Easy to use and good value for money.
- One reviewer disappointed, preferring the previous version.
Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 179 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 179Contrast Detection: 25 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | Mini HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a5100 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 179 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 116 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a5100 | 75.3 | 34 | 1.9 | 52 | 84.9 | 89.5 | 44.7 | 81.2 | 76.2 | 80.2 | 31.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.9 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.8 | 56.6 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.3 | 95 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95 | 98.1 | 96.6 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.7 | 62.7 | 97.1 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.1 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.9 | 97.1 | 54.1 | 88.6 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 77.8 | 95.8 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 38.2 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 76 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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