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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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Nikon D810
D810 vs D850
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| Successor: |
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| Model Number: |
A5100 |
D850 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-5100 |
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| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$3299.95 |
| Street Price: |
$348.00 |
$2,596.95 |
| Date Available: |
2014-09-01 |
2017-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
32.3 oz
(915 g)
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| Size: |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(110 x
63 x
36 mm)
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5.7 x
4.9 x
3.1 in.
(146 x
124 x
79 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 |
Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
45.7 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
| Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
4.35 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
80 |
100 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
26.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.7 |
14.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,347 |
2,660 |
| 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) |
8256 x 5504
(45.4 MP,
3:2),
6192 x 4128
(25.6 MP,
3:2),
4128 x 2752
(11.4 MP,
3:2),
6880 x 4584
(31.5 MP,
3:2),
5152 x 3432
(17.7 MP,
3:2),
3440 x 2288
(7.9 MP,
3:2),
6880 x 5504
(37.9 MP,
5:4),
5152 x 4120
(21.2 MP,
5:4),
3440 x 2752
(9.5 MP,
5:4),
5504 x 5504
(30.3 MP,
1:1),
4128 x 4128
(17.0 MP,
1:1),
2752 x 2750
(7.6 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
7.1 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p)
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| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) |
| 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 |
Nikon F |
| Lens: |
Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
75mm
|
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| Focal Length (actual): |
16 -
50mm
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|
| Zoom Ratio: |
3.13x |
|
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
|
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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| Macro Focus Range: |
|
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| Filter Thread: |
40.5mm |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4, 1:1 crop modes |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: 179-point PDAF, 25-point CDAF, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone |
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
Optical / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
|
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.75x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.75x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
0.75x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
|
2,359,000 dots
(589,750 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.7x |
32.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
64 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
Auto, 64 - 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-2 |
| 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 (3), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6) (Spot WB available in Live View), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 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 |
180K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area), Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses |
| 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 |
None |
| Self Timer: |
2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN=4 (ISO 100, m) |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
| Other Memory: |
|
1 SD UHS-II slot, 1 XQD slot |
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF |
| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or Wi-Fi |
Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Micro USB |
Mini HDMI (Type C), USB 3.0 Micro-B, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.55 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.0 |
7.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
67 |
200 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
7.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
25 |
200 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
7.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
23 |
53 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.24 seconds |
0.08 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.73 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.145 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.126 seconds |
0.052 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.35 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.021 seconds |
0.046 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.230s |
|
| Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.2 seconds |
|
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
1840 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
70 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
EN-EL15a Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D18 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15a Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| 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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| OS Compatibility: |
|
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| Notes & Features: |
Available in black or white. |
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