Sony
Sony Alpha a5100
📅 2014 📷 24.7 MP 🔲 23.5 x 15.6 mm ⚖️ 283 g 🎬 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | data not available | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 57.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 52.5 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | data not available | |
Age adjustment: ×0.85 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Sony Alpha a5100 is a compact APS-C mirrorless camera with a fast hybrid autofocus system, as shown in the 1779 sample photos on SampleShots. It suits casual photographers and beginners seeking a lightweight and easy-to-use camera. Being an older model, it lacks 4K video recording and other modern features.
📋 Specifications
| Release Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 24.7 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100-25600 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) |
| Weight | 283 g |
| Dimensions | 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm |
| Special Features | Fast hybrid autofocus system combining phase-detection and contrast-detection for quick and accurate focusing. |
Last updated: July 1, 2026
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🔌 Compatible Lenses
Native Sony E Mount
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Sony 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4
Sony Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (SEL24105G)
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G
Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21
Sony Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS (RK3512-E)
Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Sony TTARTISAN 27mm f/2.8
