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Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Black

Model:
ILCE5100L/B
SKU:
8428893
Your price for this item is $549.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1229 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the Alpha a5100's excellent camera quality and ease of use, along with its compact size and convenient flip screen. Many appreciate its lightweight design and the inclusion of WiFi capabilities. However, some users mention concerns about battery life and occasional overheating, particularly during extended video recording. A few also comment on the price point and low-light image quality.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Nice camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great camera. It takes good pictures and light to carry around.

    This review is from Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Great beginners camera.

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality for the price and easy to use. Definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, Opopop! That's great! We are glad that you are satisfied with the product. Thank you for choosing Sony. ~Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Just what I was looking for

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is really handy and pictures-video quality is great !

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, aflores! That's great! We are glad that you are satisfied with the product. Thank you for choosing Sony. ~Ralph Sony_US

  • smallest camera with best quality

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is awesome it's very compact it shoots 1080i at 60fps great for slow-motion video, it also shoots 4k for the best photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Flip screen

    Love this camera

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the quality of the of the video and photos. It has the flip up screen which makes it easy for me to be in the videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Flip screen

    Love this camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome camera..Easy to use..love the flip screen..Cute..takes great pics

    This review is from Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera for beginners like myself, very user friendly also perfect size for traveling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Very good quality pictures

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really love the beauty shots and quality of the pictures. Camera is very easy to use .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent camera, easy to use, great pictures, i love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Great camera for a novice like me

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera for a novice like me. Easy to carry around and use, I love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Weight

    Great camera for price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera is easy to function and takes good quality pictures. It's is definitely lighter than most units of its Caliber. Definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size

    Simple and compact yet great pics

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera takes great pictures for a compact body. Easy to use and small in comparison

    This review is from Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Great camara for the price

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camara, small compact so easy to travel and takes amazing photos

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Great camera for vlogging

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Changed from Dslr camera because this suited vlogging better. Takes great pictures and wonderful videos. Easy to operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Funtastic camera!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My Sony-Alpha a5100 is a super camera with many features that make it user friendly and creates flawless pictures and video.

    This review is from Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Great camera for beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Camera is very easy to use and takes great pictures. Very glade that i bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Superior quality, timely delivery and good conditi

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like the product, had an excellent experience from purchase, through delivery and use. The product SONY Alpha 6000 Camera was in excellent condition for open box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JimA,we're glad to know that this camera exceeds your expectations. thanksfor this review. Thank you for choosing sony. -Jen Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Great camera for a rookie

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera was easy to use out of the box, point and shoot and great quality every time, I also use it for vlogging

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Overall great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE BEST CAMERAS I'VE USED. EASY TO USE AND THE QUALITY IS GREAT

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great camera for beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent camera for a beginner easy to use with built in wifi

    I would recommend this to a friend
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