ILCE-5100/B
Sony α5100 Mirrorless Camera
Capture that crucial moment with ultra-fast
autofocusing, 179 AF points and 6 fps. This lightweight
camera delivers 24.3MP of detail even in low light, and
you can share photos right to your smartphone through
built-in Wi-Fi. Record Full HD Video or ip over the 180° tilt
screen for perfectly framed seles.
Key Features
Ultra-fast and accurate auto focus with 179 AF points and 6Fps
Snap into focus with ultra-fast 0.07 second2 AF (Auto Focus) speed and never miss the moment.
The α5100 also realizes up to 6fps continuous shooting with AF tracking by making the most of the
wide-area 179-point phase-detection AF sensor. Even when dealing with a moving subject the
α5100’s superb moving-subject tracking performance ensures you get the shot during still or video
capture.
Capture life in high resolution with 24MP APS-C sensor
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to the newly developed 24.3
megapixel Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor. It’s higher resolution than most DSLRs and adopts the
same gapless on-chip lens structure as the α7R for ultimate image quality and light sensitivity
Instant sharing via smartphone with Wi-Fi® and NFC
Wi-Fi™ connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible Smartphone or
Tablet. Frame an image on your smartphone’s LCD, and simply click the camera’s shutter you’re
your device. You can even transfer the images taken directly to your mobile device for quick
editing and uploading - sharing has never been easier. With NFC (near eld communication) connectivity has been simplied to one-touch. Simply touch the camera to the compatible NFC
enabled device to connect.
Record Full HD 1080/24/60P video up to 50MB/s
Make movie magic with Full HD 1920 x 1080 video in cinematic 24p, or capture fast action at
incredible 60p and 60i frame-rates.3 Made even easier with the α5100’s 179 point AF (auto focus)
system – tracking moving subjects is not a problem. Selectable in-camera – XAVC S for broadcast
quality – high 50Mb/s bitrate, Blu-ray quality - AVCHD™ or simple and easier upload to the web
- MP4 codecs are available. For serious videographers, uncompressed 8bit 4:2:2 clean-screen
video les to external recording devices is possible via the HDMI® connection.
All the quality in half the size & weight of other DSLRs
The α5100 is a super compact Mirrorless camera that’s about half the size and weight of a typical
DSLR, yet it has the same size APS-C sensor as most DSLRs. The interchangeable lenses and
E-mount system make the α5100 more versatile than almost any other camera on the market.
Stunning low light photos with ISO range of 100-25600
The α5100 features high sensitivity thanks to the newly developed Exmor® CMOS sensor and
BIONZ® X processor. You get stunning detail in in low light from ISO range 100 – 25000. And for an
additional burst of light, the α5100 features a pop-up ash.
Create easy seles with ip-up touch-screen LCD
The α5100’s tiltable LCD screen ips up 180° to make shooting self-portraits a snap. Include other
people, experiment with interesting angles or shoot against famous landmarks. When you press
the shutter, the camera does all the work.
Enhance your camera and creativity with Camera Apps
Personalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera
Apps™. Find apps to t your shooting style from portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse,
motion shot and much more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi® that make
it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post photos directly to Facebook
or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer.
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Built-in pop-up ash brightens the scene
Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 ash1
combines with high ISO sensitivity to enable shooting in just about any setting.
Easy one hand use with convenient power zoom lever
A new zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for eortless one-handed operation and
smooth zooming even when shooting self-portraits, bringing compact camera convenience to
the realm of interchangeable-lens models. Perfect for use with Sony power zoom lenses like the
SELP1650 (16-50mm), SELP18200 (18-200mm) and SELP18105G (18-105mm).
Better Images through BIONZ® X processing
The new BIONZ® X image processor faithfully reproduces textures and details in real time via extra
high-speed processing capabilities delivering true-to-life images - as seen by the naked eye. It
enables greater natural detail, richer tonal gradations, lower noise and more realistic images
whether you shoot stills or video.
Easy and intuitive controls help you shoot like a pro
Despite its small size, the α5100 gives you full DSLR control and immediate access to the functions
you need to shoot like a pro. Two dials on top and a rear-mounted control wheel allow quick
selection of shooting modes and camera settings. In addition to the Fn button, there’s seven
customizable buttons, which can be assigned any of 474 functions.
Specications
Camera
Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount. Sony A-mount via optional LA-EA adapter
Lens Mount Sony E-mount
Camera Type Interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in ash
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS-C CMOS sensor (23.5 x 15.6mm)
Anti Dust Charge protection coating on Optical Filter
Pixel Gross 24.7M pixels (approx.)
Eective Picture Resolution 24.3M pixels (approx.)
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording
Media Type
Color Space
Still Image Mode RAW, JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9 L:6000 x 3376 (20MP) , M: 4240 x 2400 (10MP), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1MP)
Still Image Size 3:2 L:6000 x 4000 (24MP) , M: 4240 x 2832 (12MP), S: 3008 x 2000 (6MP)
Panorama Still Image Size
Video Format XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4
SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compliant) / SD memory card
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Still: sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB with TRILUMINOS™ color
Movie: xvYCC standard (x.v.Color™ when connected via HDMI cable)
Compatible with TRILUMINOS™ color
Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M)
Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M)
Vertical Wide: 5,536 x 2,160 (12M)
Vertical Std.:3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)