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In additional Alpha 5100 was introduced by Sony in August 2014. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category. Sony is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Sony. |
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Brand | Sony |
Category | Mirrorless |
Date | 08/2014 |
Sensor Properties | |
Also Alpha 5100 has a APS-C CMOS sensor with size of 24 x 16 mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″). Picture of Alpha 5100’s sensor compared to popular format. The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. Note: APS-C sensors made by Sony are slightly larger than those from other manufacturers. The Alpha 5100’s sensor has resolution of 24 megapixel. The Sony supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Sony’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images. The Alpha 5100 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning. |
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Format | APS-C |
Sensor area | 23.50 x 15.60mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″) |
Type | CMOS |
Resolution (physical) | 24.70 megapixel |
Resolution (effective) | 24.30 megapixel |
Pixel size | 15.30 µm² |
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RAW support | |
Continuous | 6 frames/second |
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Interchangeable lens | |
Mount | Sony E Mount |
Viewfinder Properties | |
The Alpha 5100 does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight. |
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The Alpha 5100’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 30s. |
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Max. shutter speed | 1/4000s |
Min. shutter speed | 30s |
Sensitivity Properties | |
The Alpha 5100’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range. |
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Automatic | |
Min. sensitivity | 100 ISO |
Max. sensitivity | 25600 ISO |
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The Alpha 5100 supports all general exposure modes. The Sony allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion. |
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Auto Focus Properties | |
The Alpha 5100’s auto focus processor uses 179 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera). Manual focus is also possible with the Sony, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom. |
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Type | Hybrid |
AF points | 179 |
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Flash Specs | |
The Alpha 5100 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will work for most situations. A hotshoe is missing from the Sony. |
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Built-in | |
Range | 6.00m (20 ft.) |
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Display Specs | |
The Alpha 5100 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average. The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations. The Alpha 5100 does not feature a touch screen. Display characteristics at a glance: |
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Type | LCD |
Size | 75.00mm (diagonal) (3.0 in.) |
Resolution | 0.92 megapixel |
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Video Specs | |
Alpha 5100 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Sony Alpha 5100 Video parameters: |
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Max. resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixel |
…with frame rates | 24 frames/second 25 frames/second 30 frames/second 50 frames/second 60 frames/second |
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Connectivity & Wireless Specs | |
The Alpha 5100 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords. Typical for Sony, the camera supports device specific apps that can enhance the functionality of the camera and that can be downloaded from the internet.. Connect the Sony to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Sony supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters: |
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Memory | |
The camera will accept all common SD HC and SD XC cards. Sony MemorySticks can be used, too. Memory cards characteristics: |
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Slots | 1 |
Memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC Micro SD Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Micro |
Battery | |
The Sony Alpha 5100 has a NP-FW50 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 400 shots. It`s enough for one day or more. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The Alpha 5100’s battery battery parameters: |
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Type | NP-FW50 LiIon |
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In-camera charging | |
Battery life | 400 photos |
Size | |
The Sony Alpha 5100’s dimensions are 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7mm³. (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.4″). That’s the body only, without lens. The camera’s weight is only 270 grams (8.7 oz.). Add to this the weight of the lens. Here is front and top view of the Alpha 5100: |
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Dimensions Comparison | |
To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The Alpha 5100 is not much bigger: |
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