Sony Sony Alpha a5100

The Sony a5100 is a compact mirrorless compact that shares many of the features of its big brother, the a6000.
Announced: 18/08/2014
Body Type
Body TypeRangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Max Resolution6000 x 4000
Other Resolutions
  • 6000 x 3376
  • 4240 x 2832
  • 4240 x 2400
  • 3008 x 2000
  • 3008 x 1688
Image Ratio
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Megapixels24.3
SizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
TypeCMOS
ProcessorBionz X
Image
ISO Range100-25600
ISO Minimum100
ISO Maximum25,600
White Balance Presets10
Custom White Balance
Uncompressed FormatRAW
JPEG Quality Levels
  • Extra fine
  • Fine
  • Normal
File FormatJPEG
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Touch
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital Zoom
Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points179
Lens MountSony E mount
Crop1.5
Screen / Viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen Size3.0
Screen Pixels921,600
Touch Screen
Screen TypeTFT LCD
Live View
Features
Minimum shutter speed30 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Exposure Modes
Scene Modes
Flash Range (M)4.0
Flash Modes
  • Flash Off
  • Auto
  • fill-flaw
  • Slow Sync
  • redeye reduction
FPS6
Self-timer
Metering Modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing±3 (3 - 5 frames at 1/3 EV - 1/2 EV - 2/3 EV - 1 EV - 2 EV steps)
WB BracketingYes (3 frames - high/low settings)
Orientation Sensor
Timelapse Recording
Video Features
Format
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Resolutions
  • 1080p @ 60fps
  • 1080i @ 60fps
  • 1080p @ 24fps
  • 1080p @ 25fps
  • 720p @ 120fps
  • 480p @ 30fps
  • 480p @ 25fps
Storage
Storage Slot
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slot Amount1
Physical
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery ModelNP-FW50 lithium-ion battery
Battery Life (shots)400
Weight (grams)283
Dimensions11 x 63 x 36mm
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Wireless
Remote Control