Sony Alpha a5100 White 2016
Featuring a 24.3MP APS-C Exmor HD CMOS sensor and a rapid 179-point autofocus system, it captures sharp stills at 6 fps bursts. The bundled 64GB memory card, filter kit, Corel software, and protective case make it an all-in-one kit for new users. This camera is best for entry-level photographers wanting a compact, no-fuss stills camera for everyday and casual wildlife shooting.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.3MP aps-c
AF Points 179 pts
Burst 6 fps
Video 1080p
38 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong burst (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor HD CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 179 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | XAVC S |
Connectivity
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a5100 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 179 | 425 | 493 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 575 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a5100 | 85.3 | 39.9 | 35.2 | 65.6 | 54.1 | 94 | 47 | 29.5 | 37.9 | 18.3 | 45.6 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.6 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall37.6
- Video38.5
- Travel27.4
- Youtube30
- Beginner46.1
- Vlogging20.5
- Streaming29.2
- Photography50.5
- Wedding Events40.7
- Sports Wildlife44.4
- Product Photography47.6
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