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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera.

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

    Going from the pocket size digital camera to an almost pocket size camera with changeable lens was great for traveling! The settings are many, but easy to use!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great potential but steep learning curve.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for it's high quality sensor. You can get world class pictures from this camera. However you do have to learn how to use it's potential. It's much smaller than a full frame camera like the a&.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Alpha a5100 mirrorless

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

    Great camera captures exactly what I want and how I want it best investment I have ever made pictures quality are amazing just what I was Looking for .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful pictures!!

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

    We had a traditional DSLR and have replaced it with this Sony. The pictures are beyond studio quality!!! The functions of this camera are amazing!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compact camera

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

    This is a great beginner camera for those just starting out in photography like myself. Changing lens is easy and the settings are easy to understand.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    Bought it for my daughter, she's used it for her photos for her Instagram page on make up and her u tube channel. Very use friendly and has great resolution.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    exceptional camera

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

    I got this with the camlink 4k to use as a webcam and the picture quality is exceptional. You will not be disappointed!

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Quality pics, poor video

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

    i love the quality of the pictures and videos, however when recording videos I'm not able to record longer than 13 minutes before the camera overheats and turns off. This is a great camera for taking pictures but not for recording.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera!

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

    This camera takes really clear and nice picture, but only problem I have is a bit too difficult to use for beginner.... I may need to get one easy and compact camera to just carry around.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Shoots beautiful

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

    If you know how to capture those unforgettable moments then this is the perfect camera, especially for off guard. And if you know how to get good angles you'll love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome camera and video recorder

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

    Love this camera!! Amazing quality!! I make videos for my website and YouTube channel and the quality is so crisp and perfect!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s a great camera

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

    I use camera to film and take pictures of makeup videos for Instagram. It is one of the best cameras I’ve ever owned. Definitely purchase it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Obviously this lacks some modern features but it's still amazing. Great for those who make short films. Awesome photo quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Takes amazing quality photos. Took it on a trip to Europe. Photos look like postcard quality.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great beginner camera

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

    This camera is excellent for beginner photographers. I purchased it for my wife and I am really satisfied with the wireless capabilities. If you have a smart Tv you can mirror the camera and review pictures on the tv.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best camera !

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

    I bought this camera and I absolutely fell in love with it! It takes the nicest pictures ever and the best thing is you can download them right to your phone with wifi !!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for someone who is starting out.

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

    Amazing picture quality but most of all for video! It come with lots of different setting option for different scenes and environments. Strongly recommend it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really enjoying this camera

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

    I had a Canon and was always happy with it. I needed to upgrade for my kids sports and I love how small this camera is and still has a great picture.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing camera for YouTube

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

    I have my own YouTube channel and this camera is amazing , I use to use my tablet to record videos, and wow the quality of 5 this camera is a+++++

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    overall great camera!

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

    I read a lot of reviews on this camera because I wanted to get a good beginner camera that would be easy to use. This takes great pics overall and is user friendly!

    I would recommend this to a friend