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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha ILCE-A5100 webpage
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| Predecessor: |
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Sony NEX-5T
NEX-5T vs A5100
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| Successor: |
Canon EOS M3
EOS M vs EOS M3
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| Model Number: |
EOS M |
A5100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-5100 |
| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$600.00 |
$699.99 |
| Street Price: |
|
$348.00 |
| Date Available: |
2012-10-15 |
2014-09-01 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
17.7 oz
(503 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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| Size: |
4.3 x
2.6 x
1.3 in.
(109 x
67 x
32 mm)
|
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(110 x
63 x
36 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: |
18.0 |
24.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.30 microns |
3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
65 |
80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.1 |
23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.2 |
12.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
827 |
1,347 |
| Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2),
3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2),
2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9),
4240 x 2832
(12.0 MP,
3:2),
4240 x 2400
(10.2 MP,
Other),
3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2),
3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9),
12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other),
8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other),
2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other),
2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.2 |
6.0 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Canon EF-M |
Sony E |
| Lens: |
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
88mm
|
24 -
75mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
|
16 -
50mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
3.10x |
3.13x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
|
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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| Macro Focus Range: |
|
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| Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
40.5mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
|
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
|
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF |
Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: 179-point PDAF, 25-point CDAF, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
No / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
|
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| Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
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| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
|
921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.7x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Underwater, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction; Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama |
| Self Timer: |
10, 2 seconds |
2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
|
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye; FE Lock |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent; GN=4 (ISO 100, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional RC-6 wireless remote |
Optional wired or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Micro USB |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.94 |
0.55 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
2.02 |
0.59 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
2.33 |
0.56 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.2 |
6.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
13 |
67 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.4 |
6.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
25 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.1 |
6.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
3 |
23 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.74 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
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| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.173 seconds |
0.126 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.35 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.051 seconds |
0.021 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s |
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.230s |
| Startup Time: |
2.7 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.4 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
2.2 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
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| Battery Life, Video: |
|
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E12 |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble
|
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc |
|
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required) |
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| Notes & Features: |
Full HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot. DIGIC 5 processor, Hybrid CMOS AF, 3-inch 1.04M-dot touchscreen LCD, optional EF lens adapter. Available in black or white. |
Available in black or white. |
