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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: |
Panasonic GM5
GM1 vs GM5
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| Model Number: |
GM1 |
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: |
$749.95 |
$699.99 |
| Street Price: |
$479.00 |
$348.00 |
| Date Available: |
2013-11-15 |
2014-09-01 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
9.8 oz
(279 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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| Size: |
3.9 x
2.2 x
1.2 in.
(99 x
55 x
30 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: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
24.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.77 microns |
3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
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: |
No |
Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
66 |
80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.3 |
23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
12.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
660 |
1,347 |
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3),
4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2),
4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9),
3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1),
3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3),
3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2),
3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other),
2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1),
2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3),
2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
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 (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.9 |
6.0 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
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: |
No |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Sony E |
| Lens: |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
64mm
|
24 -
75mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
12 -
32mm
|
16 -
50mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
2.67x |
3.13x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 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: |
37.0mm |
40.5mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist |
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: |
|
|
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
|
| 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: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.7x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 125 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
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: |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
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: |
Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Nite Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
|
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red- |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN=6 (ISO 200, m) / 4 (ISO 100, m) |
Lens dependent; GN=4 (ISO 100, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/50 |
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: |
n/a |
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: |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi |
Optional wired or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
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): |
0.49 |
0.55 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.50 |
0.59 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.56 |
0.56 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.9 |
6.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
67 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.3 |
6.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
25 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.3 |
6.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
23 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.19 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): |
0.101 seconds |
0.126 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.34 seconds |
0.35 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.087 seconds |
0.021 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.212s |
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.230s |
| Startup Time: |
0.9 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
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 7.2v, 680mAh |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
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: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE, LoiloScope (trial) |
|
| OS Compatibility: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows XP/Vista/7/8; SILKYPIX: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4-10.8 |
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| Notes & Features: |
GX7 image quality in a much smaller package, retractable kit lens, touchscreen LCD, Full HD video up to 60i, 10fps full-res burst mode, built-in Wi-Fi, magnesium alloy frame. |
Available in black or white. |
