Sony Alpha a5100 Black
Sony
64 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
Olympus
86 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Vlogging
Travel
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a5100 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.299999237060547 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 179Contrast Detection: 25 | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 fps | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | XAVC S | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery Life | 420 shots | 420 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB-C (USB 2.0)★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a5100 Black
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong video (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.