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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha ILCE-A5100 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-5T
NEX-5T vs A5100
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Canon T5
T5 vs T6
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Successor: |
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Canon T7
T6 vs T7
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Model Number: |
A5100 |
T6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-5100 |
EOS 1300D |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$549.99 |
Street Price: |
$348.00 |
$549.98 |
Date Available: |
2014-09-01 |
2016-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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24.6 oz
(697 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(110 x
63 x
36 mm)
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5.1 x
4.0 x
3.1 in.
(129 x
101 x
78 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
18.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
80 |
|
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.7 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,347 |
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Image Resolution: |
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) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
3.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV (image data: MPEG4 ACV/H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural)) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
75mm
|
29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
16 -
50mm
|
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.13x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
|
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Filter Thread: |
40.5mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: 179-point PDAF, 25-point CDAF, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone |
Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
|
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.50x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
0.80x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
|
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.7x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
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 |
Auto (with new White Priority setting), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama |
Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Night Portrait |
Self Timer: |
2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
E-TTL II Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
9.2 m /
30.2 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN=4 (ISO 100, m) |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200 |
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 |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
|
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV (image data: MPEG4 ACV/H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
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: |
Optional wired or Wi-Fi |
Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Micro USB |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.55 |
0.53 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.59 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.56 |
0.54 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
67 |
15 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
25 |
6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
23 |
4 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.24 seconds |
0.27 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): |
|
0.097 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.126 seconds |
0.120 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.35 seconds |
0.34 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.021 seconds |
0.112 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.230s |
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Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.2 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 shots |
180 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary LP-E10 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
No |
Included Software: |
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No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Available in black or white. |
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